The purpose of this presentation will be to not only examine what changed between Iraq and the U.S. that caused such a change, but also to show the fundamental role that oil played in the about-face the United states took with its foreign policy, which resulted in such destruction and violence during the first Gulf war Historiography Factions are drawn The End of Twin Pillars Iran-Iraq War : The First Threat to Oil Under the Carter Doctrine Friendship is Formed Deal With the Devil I suggest that such statements about chemical or biological weapons be forgotten- George H.W. Bush. Tensions Rise Desert Shield/Desert Storm Aftermath and Conclusion