The battle against terrorism is not only a military fight but primarily a battle of information.
AHMED CHALABIIslamic State is following a clear strategy. First, it wants to solidify its power in Iraq and Syria. Then, their fighters will try to advance to Syria’s Mediterranean coast.
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The Kurds know that they won’t achieve their own state by force of arms but through international recognition. And they have certainly heard what the German foreign minister said in connection with the arms deliveries.
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The Americans stabbed in the back the forces that worked to bring about the collapse of Saddam’s regime and wanted to keep Iraq a sovereign country.
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American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
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The fight against corruption is successful if you prevent corruption taking place in the first place.
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European governments recognized this and abandoned their resistance to weapons deliveries. Germany, too, acted correctly.
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Now, we need a joint military leadership so that the Kurds and the army can retake Mosul.
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Many Sunnis joined Islamic State because they felt they were being treated poorly.
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The issue of terrorism must be dealt with firmly. We must work very hard to avoid loss of life.
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And we are grateful to the American young men and women who are risking their lives to give the Iraqi people this chance, this dream of democracy in Iraq now.
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Already, Islamic State has broad support in many cities there. And when they get there, it will once again come as a great surprise to everybody.
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Are Iraqis ready to carry the responsibility for their country? Is Iraq ready to be its own master?
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The Iraqi people are living a long-running tragedy because of the legacy of the old regime, the Americans and their actions that are unsuitable for Iraqi society, and the weakness of national resolve.
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Iraq will not allow any action on its soil that could harm the U.S. We don’t want any action from our soil to target our neighbors.
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Islamic State is following a clear strategy. First, it wants to solidify its power in Iraq and Syria. Then, their fighters will try to advance to Syria’s Mediterranean coast.
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The fight against corruption is not bound to high-profile arrests and high-profile investigations.
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