‘Small Wars’, Big Consequences and Orientalism: Korea and Iraq

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Arena Journal no. 29/30

Tarak Barkawi

Jan 2008

Abstract:

The inclusion of the concept of orientalism by the United States in its arrogant underestimation of Asian countries is discussed in the context of its supposedly ‘small wars’ against Korea and Iraq. These wars have resulted in major adverse consequences of regional instability, and also military reversals along with a loss of pride for the United States.

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