We want to be the masters of ourselves and to carry our responsibilities in this region.
AHMED CHALABIThe 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 Kurds’ achievement was outstanding, both militarily and diplomatically.
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Democracy in Iraq will be an example that the Arab population will look to with great interest. And some Arab governments are concerned about democracy in Iraq.
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European governments recognized this and abandoned their resistance to weapons deliveries. Germany, too, acted correctly.
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There is no Kurdish state. But that shouldn’t prevent the Kurds from continuing to develop their own institutions. Still, the best thing for them would be to remain a part of Iraq, but in return we must treat them with respect – their nationality, their language and their culture.
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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 battle against terrorism is not only a military fight but primarily a battle of information.
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We must work very hard to avoid civilian casualties. And those terrorists and Baathists are holding the people of Fallujah hostage. We must release the hostages.
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You know the most important thing the Americans did for Iraq apart from liberating the country from Saddam was helping Iraq reduce its debt.
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It’s customary when great events happen that the U.S. punishes its friends and rewards its enemies.
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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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Do not seek to find a reason why elections are not possible. Seek to make them possible, and they will be possible.
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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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American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
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Winning back their trust is the primary task of the new government. That will be difficult, but it is possible.
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To handle the economy and services in a country like Iraq requires delegation of authority and the choice of competent people.
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