If you'd like to print out this page, click the Print button above. Alternatively, you may click the printer icon on your browser's toolbar, or choose File>Print from the menu.     The Invasion of Iraq and Its Aftermath Council on Foreign Relations: Iraq This Web site from the Council on Foreign Relations looks at all facets of George W. Bush's 2003 invasion of Iraq and the events that have transpired there since. 1. What were the reasons why President Bush wanted to invade Iraq? Were his reasons and assumptions valid? Why or why not? 2. What is the case made against Bush's decision to invade? What are the strengths and weaknesses of this case? 3. What have been the costs of the war and occupation so far? 4. How has the invasion of Iraq intersected with terrorist activities and America's war against terrorism? 5. What is the current state of affairs in Iraq?