A Conversation about Weapons Inspections in Iraq

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In The Media

A Conversation about Weapons Inspections in Iraq

By Jessica Tuchman Mathews

Published on Dec 4, 2002

Source: The Charlie Rose Show

Carnegie President Jessica Mathews assessed the work and findings of the nuclear weapons inspection team in Iraq and offered her outlook for the conclusion of their mission during an appearance on The Charlie Rose Show on December 4. She discussed the prospects of finding Hussein, who wants the inspections to succeed, and what war would look like if inspections fail and it does occur.

Click here for video of the broadcast.

About the Author

Jessica Tuchman Mathews

Distinguished Fellow

Mathews is a distinguished fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. She served as Carnegie’s president for 18 years.

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Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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