Argue that this is a valid position. Support your main points with real-world examples, evidence and / or details. Be prepared to compare and contrast your main points with those of Omand.

“The George W. Bush administration’s launching of the Iraq War was an especially strong example of a major departure in U.S. foreign policy that was not guided, much less stimulated or instigated, by intelligence. This aspect of decision making on the Iraq War differed from other major departures only in degree and not in kind, however.” (Pillar 2011, 96).
Complete one of the following.
1. Argue that this is a valid position. Support your main points with real-world examples, evidence and / or details. Be prepared to compare and contrast your main points with those of Omand.
2. Argue that Pillars statement is invalid and / or it has been disproven or shown to be unsubstantiated.
Be prepared to compare and contrast your main points with those of Omand. Support your main points with real-world examples, evidence and / or details. I am sure it is unnecessary for me to say, do not cite Pillar or his examples, in your discussion about Pillar, his argument and / or his main points; citing Pillar to validate or invalidate Pillars argument is a poor plan for an argument. The same, of course, for Omand.

Type: Individual Essay
Format: Chicago Manual of Style, 16th Edition
Length: 8 – 10 pages and does not include the title or bibliography pages.
Due: Sunday at 11:59 PM CST at the end of week 5.
Resources: Adhere to bibliographic and citation guidelines in the Chicago Manual of Style. Please refer to the rubric, with regards to using evidence, examples, and / or analysis in support of your main points. If you need assistance with research tool in finding peer-reviewed journals and primary source documents, or with an understanding of the range of library services ASU can provide, these links should assist.

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