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But we have these problems in our region, and nobody has been able to resolve them.

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We had no other option – there was a radical militia allied with Iran and Hezbollah that took over the country.
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Anand Thakur
If, as we decided in Munich, there will be a cessation of hostilities and humanitarian assistance can flow into Syria – then this will open the door for the beginning of the political transition process.
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Our concern is that Iran will use the income it receives as a result of the lifting of the nuclear sanctions in order to fund its nefarious activities in the region.
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In the 1950s and 1960s, there were revolutions.
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Daesh members wear shoes. Does this mean everybody who wears shoes is Daesh?
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Anand Thakur
Every society decides what its laws are, and it’s the people who make decisions with regards to these laws.
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Should the political process not work, there is always the other approach.
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Do you want us to lead, or do you want us to play a supporting role?
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Anand Thakur
This will make the transition happen with less death and destruction.
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That would be a different story. But I don’t think World War III is going to happen in Syria.
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Should we stand by idly while this happens at our doorstep, in one of the countries in which al-Qaida has a huge presence?
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But I don’t believe it comes at the expense of the Middle East.
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But we have these problems in our region, and nobody has been able to resolve them.
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Quite the contrary, in the Gulf, we see an increase in American military presence, as well as an increase in American investments.
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We have a war against Daesh (the Islamic State, or IS) in Syria.
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Other than our disagreement over Syria, I would say our relationship with Russia is very good and we are seeking to broaden and deepen it.
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