cold-war-modern: Lesson 47

The Gulf War, which took place from 1990 to 1991, was a conflict initiated by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, leading to a large-scale military response from a coalition of countries led by the United States. The invasion raised concerns about oil supplies and regional stability, prompting the United Nations to impose economic sanctions on Iraq. Following failed diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation, a coalition of forces launched Operation Desert Storm in January 1991, successfully liberating Kuwait. This conflict was significant not only for its military aspects but also for the implications it had on international relations and U.S. foreign policy, marking a shift towards a more interventionist approach in the post-Cold War era.