Daesh is attacking us. Their leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, wants to destroy the Saudi state.
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Anand Thakur
Daesh is attacking us. Their leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, wants to destroy the Saudi state.
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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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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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We warned when the crisis began in 2011 that unless it was resolved quickly
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To write a constitution and to open the way for elections.
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This will make the transition happen with less death and destruction.
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Is Russia worried that defeating Daesh will open the door for defeating Bashar Assad?
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The Middle East has gone through periods of turmoil before.
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So we responded, as part of a coalition, at the request of the legitimate government of Yemen, and we stepped in to support them.
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After the revolution of 1979, Iran embarked on a policy of sectarianism.
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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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Like Russia, we have an interest in fighting radicalism and extremism.
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It seems people don’t read or listen. Our scholars and our media have been very outspoken.
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The argument is more accurate when one says America is focusing more attention to the Far East.
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Saudi Arabia has said that if the US-led coalition against Daesh is prepared to engage in ground operations
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Do you want us to lead, or do you want us to play a supporting role?
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