Overview
The decision to go to war in Iraq in 2003 remains one of the most controversial and consequential episodes in US and UK foreign policy over the past quarter of a century.
In July 2004, Lord Butler, a former Cabinet Secretary, published his Review of Intelligence on Weapons of Mass Destruction – better known as the Butler Review. The debate about the decision to invade Iraq, as part of a US-led coalition, has been ongoing.
To mark the 20th anniversary of its publication, our panel will look back at the key findings of the Butler Review and consider how government decision-making has changed, and whether lessons have been learned.
Panellists:
- Professor Sir David Omand GCB, RUSI Distinguished Fellow and former UK Security and Intelligence Co-ordinator.
- Kingsley Green, Deputy Professional Head of Intelligence Assessment, Joint Intelligence Organisation, Cabinet Office.
- Suzanne Raine, RUSI Trustee and former Head of the UK Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre.
The webinar will be moderated by Gill Bennett OBE FRHistS, RUSI Senior Associate Fellow and former Chief Historian, Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Joining Instructions
This event is online-only and is open to all RUSI members. If you have any questions regarding this event, please email [email protected]. On registering to attend, you will be sent a confirmation email containing your personal Zoom link to join the event.
