The Iraq fiasco would happen in the 90s instead.
With Saddam ousted earlier and the Shiites ready to take power.... Perhaps we would see a Islamic Republic of Iraq...
France might not have had much of a choice in the matter, seeing as they had a full armored division on the ground in Iraq to begin with.
You would also have Egypt onboard with 30,000 ground troops and 300 tanks.
The French have the 6th armored backing up the 82nd airborne. So while they can be withdrawn at a latter date, as they are already deep incountry, and will probably be in combat, the French would find it a bit difficult to not be involved.
Still have an issue of who runs the country following the eventual removal of Saddam. No Iraqi Government in Exile...![]()
The Iraq fiasco would happen in the 90s instead.
Bush senior wouldn't care about Bosnia or Rwanda. (no vital American interrests).
No reason for the Northern and Southern No-Fly zones during the 90s...
Still have an issue of who runs the country following the eventual removal of Saddam. No Iraqi Government in Exile...
What, if any, support might the Shite in the south and the Kurds in the north been able to provide? Even if nothing more then tying down some of Saddam's forces.
This option could have been viewed by those two parties as viable support of their "up-risings".
What's the impact on the US of "exceeding" the UN mandate?