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.
AHMED CHALABIAmerican companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
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American companies will have a big shot at Iraqi oil.
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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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What was said before is not important.
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The view that we hold in Iraq now is this – that democracy is associated with elections. I believe that elections are possible.
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If they are successful, that will be seen as their next great triumph. And then, their target will be Jordan, where things will be easy for them.
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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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The Kurds’ achievement was outstanding, both militarily and diplomatically.
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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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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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The fight against corruption is successful if you prevent corruption taking place in the first place.
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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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Winning back their trust is the primary task of the new government. That will be difficult, but it is possible.
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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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We are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital.
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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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