This article reviews "Blix Not Bombs," a documentary by Greta Stocklassová featuring former UN weapons inspector Hans Blix, aged 97. The film revisits his role in the lead-up to the Iraq War, his search for WMDs, and the broader context of diplomacy's decline, offering insights into the "war on terror" era.
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This article reviews "Blix Not Bombs," a documentary by Greta Stocklassová featuring former UN weapons inspector Hans Blix, aged 97. The film revisits his role in the lead-up to the Iraq War, his search for WMDs, and the broader context of diplomacy's decline, offering insights into the "war on terror" era.
- 1 1991: First Gulf War.
- 2 After 9/11: Hans Blix at center of international pain.
- 3 20 years ago: Iraq War.
- 4 Present: Hans Blix is 97, still writing books.
- Calamity of the Iraq war
- Rise of Islamic State
- Tidal wave of refugees
- New mainstream normalization of the far right (as suggested by Stocklassová)
What: A review of the documentary "Blix Not Bombs," which features Hans Blix, former UN weapons inspector, discussing his role in the Iraq War, the search for Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), and the political climate of the "war on terror." The film explores the mendacity of the era and the apparent decline of diplomacy.
When: Published June 10, 2025; Hans Blix is 97 years old; 20 years since the Iraq war; after 9/11; 1991 (first Gulf war).
Where: Norway (Blix swimming); Iraq (war, WMD search); Pakistan (Osama Bin Laden found); Ukraine (Putin's allegations).
Why: The documentary aims to provide an insightful time capsule of the "war on terror" era, questioning the motivations behind the Iraq War and the effectiveness of diplomacy when political agendas override facts.
How: The film uses an extended interview with Hans Blix, who reflects on his experiences and the political pressures he faced. The director, Greta Stocklassová, challenges Blix on his perceived fence-sitting.