The Occupation: War and Resistance in Iraq
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The Occupation: War and Resistance in Iraq is a non-fiction book by journalist Patrick Cockburn that offers a detailed, on-the-ground account and critique of the U.S.-led invasion and subsequent insurgency in Iraq.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| The Occupation: War and Resistance in Iraq canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Occupation: War and Resistance in Iraq Context triple: [Patrick Cockburn, notableWork, The Occupation: War and Resistance in Iraq]
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A.
The Essential Iraq
The Essential Iraq is a nonfiction book by journalist and historian Dilip Hiro that provides an accessible overview of Iraq’s modern history, politics, and society.
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B.
America’s War for the Greater Middle East: A Military History
America’s War for the Greater Middle East: A Military History is a critical historical analysis that traces and critiques the United States’ military involvement in the Greater Middle East from the late 20th century onward.
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C.
Disarming Iraq
Disarming Iraq is a non-fiction book by former UN weapons inspector Hans Blix recounting his experiences leading inspections in Iraq and reflecting on the political and diplomatic dynamics surrounding the lead-up to the 2003 Iraq War.
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D.
Iraq, Vietnam, and the Limits of American Power
"Iraq, Vietnam, and the Limits of American Power" is a historical and political analysis by Robert K. Brigham that compares the U.S. interventions in Iraq and Vietnam to examine the constraints on American military and foreign policy.
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E.
Where We Go from Here: Two Years in the Resistance
"Where We Go from Here: Two Years in the Resistance" is a political book by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders reflecting on his post-2016 presidential campaign efforts, the Trump presidency, and the progressive movement’s strategy for the future.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Occupation: War and Resistance in Iraq Target entity description: The Occupation: War and Resistance in Iraq is a non-fiction book by journalist Patrick Cockburn that offers a detailed, on-the-ground account and critique of the U.S.-led invasion and subsequent insurgency in Iraq.
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A.
The Essential Iraq
The Essential Iraq is a nonfiction book by journalist and historian Dilip Hiro that provides an accessible overview of Iraq’s modern history, politics, and society.
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B.
America’s War for the Greater Middle East: A Military History
America’s War for the Greater Middle East: A Military History is a critical historical analysis that traces and critiques the United States’ military involvement in the Greater Middle East from the late 20th century onward.
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C.
Disarming Iraq
Disarming Iraq is a non-fiction book by former UN weapons inspector Hans Blix recounting his experiences leading inspections in Iraq and reflecting on the political and diplomatic dynamics surrounding the lead-up to the 2003 Iraq War.
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D.
Iraq, Vietnam, and the Limits of American Power
"Iraq, Vietnam, and the Limits of American Power" is a historical and political analysis by Robert K. Brigham that compares the U.S. interventions in Iraq and Vietnam to examine the constraints on American military and foreign policy.
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E.
Where We Go from Here: Two Years in the Resistance
"Where We Go from Here: Two Years in the Resistance" is a political book by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders reflecting on his post-2016 presidential campaign efforts, the Trump presidency, and the progressive movement’s strategy for the future.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | non-fiction book ⓘ |
| about |
United States foreign policy
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civilian impact of war ⓘ occupation governance in Iraq ⓘ post-2003 Iraq ⓘ sectarian conflict in Iraq ⓘ war reporting ⓘ |
| author | Patrick Cockburn ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| field |
contemporary history
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journalism ⓘ political science ⓘ |
| genre |
journalism
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political non-fiction ⓘ war reportage ⓘ |
| hasContributor | Patrick Cockburn ⓘ |
| hasSubject |
Ba'athist remnants
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Iraqi militias ⓘ coalition forces in Iraq ⓘ human cost of war ⓘ occupation administration ⓘ religious factions in Iraq ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Iraq War
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Iraqi insurgency ⓘ Middle East politics ⓘ U.S.-led invasion of Iraq ⓘ
linked to:
Iraq War
military occupation of Iraq ⓘ resistance movements in Iraq ⓘ |
| narrativeForm |
first-hand reportage
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on-the-ground account ⓘ |
| notableFor |
critique of occupation policies
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detailed coverage of Iraqi insurgency ⓘ focus on Iraqi civilian experiences ⓘ |
| perspective |
anti-war
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critical of U.S.-led invasion ⓘ |
| setting |
Baghdad
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Iraq ⓘ various Iraqi cities ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
journalists and war correspondents
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readers interested in modern Middle East ⓘ students of international relations ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered |
early years of the Iraq War
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post-2003 U.S. occupation of Iraq ⓘ |
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