2nd Edition.
Iraq is the most pressing foreign policy problem facing the United States today. What the United States does in Iraq will affect Iraq, the Middle East, and the United States for years to come. Understanding Iraq and what is happening there today is critical.Teaching about Iraq will require special sensitivity from teachers. It is likely there are students with family members or friends serving in the military. In addition, sharp political points of view about Iraq could short-circuit thoughtful consideration of the issues. Sorting through all of these issues is a classroom challenge for teachers. Yet teachers who do address these challenges do their students a great service. Conflict in Iraq: Searching for Solutions helps teachers provide their students the opportunity to consider the history of Iraq, the present conflict, and to participate in informed discussion about the U.S. role in Iraq today.