Abstract
This chapter deals with three separate but interrelated factors that propelled the American-led invasion of Iraq, namely political ideology, economic reality and cultural philosophy. It is suggested that all three of these be combined to provide justification for the invasion. Various dilemmas and related issues which complicate the “democratization” of Iraq are discussed. The Iraqi population, governmental institutions, and the characteristics of the Iraqi culture all pose potential barriers to the establishment of a western-style democracy in Iraq. The communication patterns of America and the allies in the Iraq war are analyzed in terms of Berne’s (1961, 1990) Transactional Analysis theory. Overall, the interaction prototypes leading up to the Iraq war were typical of a “Critical Parent” ego state which interfered with an “Adult” ego state style of communication model.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Transactional Analysis as a Communication Framework and Dynamic Strategy for Peace Education |
| Subtitle of host publication | Practices, Trends and Challenges for International Geopolitical Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation |
| Publisher | Nova Science Publishers, Inc. |
| Pages | 61-82 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781634840958 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781634840941 |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Democracy/democratization
- Global hegemony
- Imperialism
- Invasion of iraq
- Preventive war
- Weapons of mass destruction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Social Sciences
