Saddam Hussein
Saddam Hussein was the fifth President of Iraq, serving from 1979 until his overthrow in 2003 during the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. He was known for his authoritarian regime, aggressive military campaigns, and use of brutal repression against dissent. Hussein's rule was marked by severe human rights abuses and significant conflicts, including the Iran-Iraq War and the Gulf War. His defiance of international sanctions and refusal to comply with United Nations resolutions ultimately led to his downfall. Following his capture, he was tried and executed for crimes against humanity.
Born on Apr 28, 1937 (88 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 3 | 2.33 | 0.54% | +0% | 40,222,493 | 218,997 | $170,000 | 926$ |
| United States | 2 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 343,331 | $21,000,000 | 21,782$ |
| Australia | 2 | 5.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 46,448 | $1,380,000 | 2,514$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 2.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 10,500 | $160,000 | 174$ |
| Iran | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 83,992,949 | 75,943 | $610,000 | 552$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,984 | $700,000 | 646$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 2,511 | $54,000 | 50$ |
| Georgia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 3,989,167 | 3,663 | $17,000 | 16$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 3.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 218,922 | $280,000 | 278$ |
| Germany | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 76,445 | $3,845,000 | 3,508$ |
| Totals | 14 | 810,420,679 | 1,004,744 | $28,216,000 | 30,446$ |
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Germany:
Saddam Hussein is mentioned as one of the dictators who treated their people poorly.
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Pakistan:
Saddam Hussein cleverly leveraged rumours of the occult to instil fear and undermine the opposition.
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Australia:
Saddam Hussein is mentioned in relation to the debate over the existence of his weapons of mass destruction.
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Switzerland:
Huxley cites Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait as an example of the dangers of resource dependency.
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Georgia:
The article references Saddam Hussein in the context of discussing the severity of actions taken against local agents.
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Lithuania:
Saddam Hussein was the long-time Iraqi leader who was overthrown during the 2003 invasion.
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Iraq:
The article discusses the responsibility of the international community in supplying Saddam Hussein with chemical weapons.
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Iran:
Saddam Hussein is mentioned as the aggressor during the Iran-Iraq War, supported by 40 countries.
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Iraq:
Fakhri Karim compares the current situation in Iraq to the era of Saddam Hussein.
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Iraq:
Saddam Hussein's fall was hoped to lead to a democratic system in Iraq.
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