A Doutrina de Segurança Nacional dos EUA e a Invasão do Iraque: um caso emblemático da guerra preventiva (2001 - 2009)

Abstract

This study seeks to undertake a comprehensive analysis of the United States national security doctrine in the context of the September 11, 2001 attacks, with the objective of assessing the impact of these events through the conclusion of George W. Bush’s presidency (2001–2009), taking into account the key developments across both of his terms. In this regard, particular attention will be given to the emergence and consolidation of the Bush Doctrine, as articulated in the National Security Strategy, with the aim of elucidating its core principles and strategic objectives, which culminated in the invasion and subsequent occupation of Iraq. The analysis will examine the official justifications presented for the intervention, as well as the reaction of the international community, in order to demonstrate that the narrative employed by the administration had been previously constructed and that the attacks served as a catalyst for the legitimization of pre-existing strategic intentions. Accordingly, the study will seek to evaluate the broader implications of the invasion for the Bush administration, shedding light on the ensuing crisis of legitimacy and the political ramifications for the Republican Party, particularly in relation to human rights violations and the subsequent electoral advantage gained by the Democratic Party in the 2008 presidential election.