April 2003
Four European Countries Opposed to the War in Iraq Seek to Increase Military Cooperation
Four European nations opposed to the Iraq war—Belgium, France, Germany, and Luxembourg—are increasing military cooperation to lessen reliance on the U.S. They plan to create…
NATO Supreme Commander: NATO is Ready to Undertake Missions in Iraq
NATO's Supreme Commander announced the organization's readiness to assist in Iraq after the war, with 2,000 rapid reaction forces set to be ready by October.…
NATO Ready to Operate in Iraq - April 24, 2003
NATO is prepared to assist in stabilizing post-war Iraq but has not yet received a formal request. General James Jones announced that NATO has the…
France Proposes Immediate Lifting of UN Economic Sanctions Against Iraq - 2003-04-23
France has proposed the immediate lifting of UN economic sanctions against Iraq, a move supported by the U.S. Ambassador Jean-Marc de La Sablière emphasized the…
Meeting of British and French Leaders on the Sidelines of the EU Summit in Athens
Tony Blair and Jacques Chirac met for the first time since the Iraq war began, discussing Iraq's situation and the role of the UN in…
President Bush and Tony Blair Emphasized That the Government of Iraq Should Be in the Hands of the Iraqi People - 2003-04-08
President Bush and Tony Blair announced that the Iraqi government should be established by the Iraqi people, with the UN playing a crucial role in…