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The Iraq War and the Dollar Reserve Currency
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The reason for the Iraq War may have been because Saddam Hussein wanted to sell oil in euros rather than dollars. The media could be captured to promote this idea of invading another country, which was seen in the invasion of Iraq.
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The discussion centers on the understanding of history and today's world for younger generations and third world countries.
2:24:49 - 2:28:18 (03:29)
history
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The discussion centers on the understanding of history and today's world for younger generations and third world countries. Also, the shift in world dynamics due to the event of 9-11 is mentioned.
ChapterThe Iraq War and the Dollar Reserve Currency
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The reason behind the invasion of Iraq could have been Saddam Hussein's desire to sell oil in euros instead of dollars.
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Politics
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The reason behind the invasion of Iraq could have been Saddam Hussein's desire to sell oil in euros instead of dollars. The media was captured into promoting the idea of invading Iraq, and politicians of every party supported the decision.