The Iraq War. The Invasion That Broke the Middle East

In 2003, the United States invaded Iraq to remove Saddam Hussein and reshape the Middle East. The military victory came quickly, but the aftermath changed the region for decades. This episode explores how one invasion weakened Iraq, expanded Iran’s influence, intensified sectarian conflict, empowered militias, damaged U.S. credibility, and opened the door to ISIS.

A thoughtful look at how winning a war can sometimes break the peace.