| Summary: | 碩士 === 國立臺灣師範大學 === 政治學研究所 === 97 === Not only did the 2003 US-Iraq War has impact on the US politics and economy, but also did huge and profound effect on the the Middle East as well as the whole world.
This thesis probes into the hidden reasons of 2003 U.S.-Iraq War which involves the capital and power of the Weapondollar-Petrodollar Coalition and the US. The author applies Nitzan, Jonathan and Bichler, Shimshon's theory of Differential Accumulation and Capital as Power.
The author concludes that the aim of U.S. invading Iraq is to acquire expensive oil. The Weapondollar-Petrodollar Coalition are not free riders of 2003 U.S.-Iraq War, but they are the catalyst to impetus the US to invade Iraq. Though George W. Bush was reelected for the 2nd round, it was his “short-term benefit” of 2003 U.S.-Iraq War. However, in the long run, not only his approval rating went down, but also damaged the election campaign of Rep. Party. Moreover, this pushed forward Senator Obama broke through the history to be elected as the 44th President of the US. The author also concludes that the followings: U.S. economy was encumbered with the War, and it benefits Iran, as well as Iraq has a long way to reconstruct its country.
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