By 1989, during the end of Ronald Reagan's presidency, the USA had become a world power. It had a strong economic backing, and a society where people with a mix of beliefs, races, and origins could thrive in and proudly call their home.

Within the past decade, we reflect upon the happenings with Iraq; a conflict initiated during the Bush Administration. The USA became intensely engaged in the Persian Gulf War. This was a result of Iraq annexing Kuwait to their country. Eventually, the US also interceded in northern Iraq to guard Kurdish refugees from Iraqi government vengeance. The economic success of the USO, in regards to the oil situation, must also be mentioned as an issue in this war.

As both the USSR and Yugoslavia disintegrated, the USA was one of the only foregin countries to recognize the republics' independence as a pull away from past communist ties. The USA respectfully saw these republics' rights to become independent, and economically supported their removal.

The USA was involved during the breakup of the Yugoslav nation. As the republics seceded, the USA intervened during the Bosnia conflict, but many say it was too late.

By now, the inevitable conflict in Kosovo was growing nearer. NATO, led by the US, stepped in and proclaimed an air raid on Serbia.

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