14-Iraq, Weapons of Mass Destruction, and the Cheaters Dilemma

Published: March 16, 2021, 7 a.m.

b'In this episode, we discuss the lead-up to the Iraq War and how states respond to international pressure regarding weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs. In particular, we explore the dilemma faced by Iraq from 1991 to 2003 concerning how much to disclose about its past WMD capabilities.\\n\\nWhat does it mean to have a \\u201ccheater\\u2019s dilemma\\u201d? How does new evidence of this dilemma challenge the conventional wisdom on Iraq\\u2019s behavior at the time? Can we apply the concept of a cheater\\u2019s dilemma to contemporary cases of WMD proliferation or other instances state misconduct? Listen to find out!'