Today it’s a little bit more complicated.
ADEL AL-JUBEIREven the disagreement over Syria is more of a tactical one than a strategic one.
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We warned when the crisis began in 2011 that unless it was resolved quickly
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So he asked the Iranians to come in and help.
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We don’t tolerate terrorism.
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There is a political process which we are trying to achieve through what is called the Vienna Group.
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Just like surface-to-air missiles in Afghanistan were able to change the balance of power there.
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All of this, however, is still in the discussion phase and in the initial planning phase.
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But I don’t believe it comes at the expense of the Middle East.
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What we want is stability and security so we can focus on our own development.
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The Iranians know what they need to do in order to become a responsible member of the international community and in order to become a good neighbor, and it’s really up to them to change their behavior.
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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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Like Russia, we have an interest in fighting radicalism and extremism.
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The whole world was saying that the countries of the regions should step up and resolve their problems, so we stepped up.
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Should the political process not work, there is always the other approach.
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It will allow the moderate opposition to be able to neutralize the helicopters and aircraft that are dropping chemicals and have been carpet-bombing them
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We want to have good ties with the Iranians, but if they want good ties with us
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