2nd Iraq War - Further Reading

Keegan, J. (2010). The Iraq War. Random House.
- A detailed account of the Iraq War, contextualizing Canada’s limited military and humanitarian contributions.
Bercuson, D. (2007). Significant Battles of Canadian History.
- Includes analysis of Canada’s decision-making process and minimal involvement in Iraq.
Freedman, L. (2022). Command: The Politics of Military Operations from Korea to Ukraine. Penguin UK.
- Examines how military and political decisions shaped the global coalition, with references to Canada’s abstention from direct combat roles.
Haass, R. (2009). War of Necessity, War of Choice: A Memoir of Two Iraq Wars.
- Explores the broader coalition context, touching on Canada’s indirect involvement.
Carlisle, R.P., & Bowman, J.S. (2007). Iraq War. ABC-CLIO.
- An overview of coalition efforts with mentions of Canada’s diplomatic and auxiliary roles.

Boucher, J.C. (2010). Evaluating the “Trenton Effect”: Canadian Public Opinion and Military Casualties in Afghanistan (2006–2010). American Review of Canadian Studies.
- Explores public opinion and its impact on Canadian military policies, including decisions regarding Iraq.
Massie, J. (2009). Making Sense of Canada’s “Irrational” International Security Policy: A Tale of Three Strategic Cultures. International Journal.
- Investigates Canada’s security decisions, including its stance on the 2nd Iraq War.
Saideman, S. (2010). Canada’s Multilateralism in the Post-9/11 Era. International Politics.
- A discussion of Canada’s diplomatic approach to international conflicts, particularly Iraq.
Kreps, S. (2010). Elite Consensus as a Determinant of Alliance Cohesion: Why Public Opinion Hardly Matters for NATO-Led Operations in Afghanistan. Foreign Policy Analysis.
- Offers comparative insights into Canada’s engagements in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Zyla, B. (2012). Canada in NATO: Beyond the Afghanistan Campaign. Taylor & Francis.
- Details Canada’s role in broader NATO operations, including auxiliary support related to Iraq.
English, J. (2011). The Role of the Militia in Today’s Canadian Forces. Citeseer.
- Examines the structural and operational capacity of the Canadian Forces, with references to their stance during the Iraq War.
McInnis, K.J. (2020). Canada in Afghanistan and Iraq: A Comparative Analysis of Military Contributions.
- Analyzes Canada’s varying roles in major conflicts, contrasting its active role in Afghanistan with its non-combat contributions in Iraq.

Zyla, B., & Sokolsky, J.J. (2010). Canada and the Atlantic Alliance in the Post-Cold War Era: More NATO than NATO?.
- Explores Canada’s relationship with NATO and its diplomatic stance during the Iraq conflict.
Rafter, L.C.M. (2010). Legal and Ethical Aspects of the Decision for War: A Case Study.
- Examines the ethical and legal reasoning behind Canada’s abstention from combat in Iraq.

Sareen, J., & Cox, B.J. (2007). Health Outcomes of Canadian Military Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Archives of General Psychiatry.
- Discusses mental health outcomes for Canadian soldiers indirectly involved in Iraq-related operations.
Powers, D.B. (2010). Distribution of Civilian and Military Surgical Procedures Performed in an Air Force Theatre Hospital.
- Provides context on Canada’s medical and auxiliary roles during Iraq and Afghanistan.

Whitaker, R. (2004). Soft Power in Decline? Canada’s Diplomatic Role in the Iraq War.
- A critical analysis of Canada’s diplomatic engagements and humanitarian contributions.
English, A.D. (2004). Understanding Military Culture: A Canadian Perspective.
- Investigates how Canada’s military culture influenced its decision-making during the Iraq War.
Cordesman, A.H. (2003). The Lessons of the Iraq War.
- Contextualizes Canada’s auxiliary roles within the broader coalition framework.
Peters, D., & Wagner, W. (2011). Between Military Efficiency and Democratic Legitimacy: Mapping Parliamentary War Powers. Parliamentary Affairs.
- Explores how Canada’s democratic processes shaped its decisions regarding military involvement in Iraq.

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