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The failures in post-war Iraq have far reaching and unexpected consequences.

The failures in post-war Iraq would have wider consequences for the Western desire to intervene in crises. As first Libya and then Syria slip into violence, how far did Iraq lead to a retreat and were the right lessons learned?

Presenter: Gordon Corera
Series Producer: John Murphy
Producers: Ellie House, Claire Bowes
Sound Designer: Eloise Whitmore, Naked Productions
Production coordinators: Janet Staples, Brenda Brown
Series Editor: Penny Murphy

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10 new things we’ve learned about the Iraq war and its legacy

10 new things we’ve learned about the Iraq war and its legacy

Security correspondent Gordon Corera speaks to those at the heart of the decision-making.

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