Nation building is our central task, both in Afghanistan and in Iraq. And states, nations can't just be built with military power. Despite all difficulties, it's very inspiring to see how the Kurds, the Arab Sunnis and the Shiites are coming together here, how they're jointly defining the basis on which their state is to be built, the political course this state will pursue and who is to receive which cabinet positions.
The U.S. and Iraq will work together next year to shift Iraqi resources from unproductive subsidies to productive uses that enable Iraqis to earn liv… - Zalmay Khalilzad
The U.S. and Iraq will work together next year to shift Iraqi resources from unproductive subsidies to productive uses that enable Iraqis to earn liv…
- Zalmay Khalilzad
The terrorists want civil war. Al-Qaida is attacking Shiites. The Shiite militias are taking revenge on the Sunnis. And the Sunnis are become more ex… - Zalmay Khalilzad
The terrorists want civil war. Al-Qaida is attacking Shiites. The Shiite militias are taking revenge on the Sunnis. And the Sunnis are become more ex…
Everyone believes that the prospect for a civil war has diminished significantly over the past several days. All the mainstream leaders of Iraq belie… - Zalmay Khalilzad
Everyone believes that the prospect for a civil war has diminished significantly over the past several days. All the mainstream leaders of Iraq belie…
Besides, many Islamic movements will change as soon as they gain political responsibility. I'm not at all pessimistic in this regard. Just think of T… - Zalmay Khalilzad
Besides, many Islamic movements will change as soon as they gain political responsibility. I'm not at all pessimistic in this regard. Just think of T…
I consider the modernization of the Middle East the central challenge of our time. This region behaves as if it were disturbed, if you'll excuse the … - Zalmay Khalilzad
I consider the modernization of the Middle East the central challenge of our time. This region behaves as if it were disturbed, if you'll excuse the …
During the Cold War era, the issue was the containment of Soviet influence, and we tolerated many an authoritarian regime as long as they were useful… - Zalmay Khalilzad
During the Cold War era, the issue was the containment of Soviet influence, and we tolerated many an authoritarian regime as long as they were useful…
Americans have eliminated Iran's worst enemies, the Taliban in Afghanistan and Saddam [Hussein]. I occasionally threatened my Iranian counterpart in … - Zalmay Khalilzad
Americans have eliminated Iran's worst enemies, the Taliban in Afghanistan and Saddam [Hussein]. I occasionally threatened my Iranian counterpart in …
It is important that the Iraqi people have confidence in the election results and that the voting process, including the process for vote counting, i… - Zalmay Khalilzad
It is important that the Iraqi people have confidence in the election results and that the voting process, including the process for vote counting, i…
Nation building is our central task, both in Afghanistan and in Iraq. And states, nations can't just be built with military power. Despite all diffic… - Zalmay Khalilzad
Nation building is our central task, both in Afghanistan and in Iraq. And states, nations can't just be built with military power. Despite all diffic…
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