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… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
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… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
The feeling of being an Iraqi unites all ethnic groups within this country. Even the Kurds, who have traditionally pushed for their own state, see the benefits of the current situation. They enjoy an autonomous status in Kurdistan, while at the same time participating in decisions in Baghdad. But if neighboring states were to push for a partition of Iraq,… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share
Iran is undertaking a massive effort to expand its influence in southern Iraq. At the same time, that influence decreases the more the political… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
Success in Iraq will be a major setback for terrorists and a major asset for the security of this region. The struggle for Iraq… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
I don't believe that military intervention is always the right approach. What we need is a comprehensive strategy, one that advances democratization, economic reforms… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
The Sunnis continue to see themselves, possibly for nostalgic reasons, as the most influential group and want a stronger central government - quite unlike… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
Americans have eliminated Iran's worst enemies, the Taliban in Afghanistan and Saddam [Hussein]. I occasionally threatened my Iranian counterpart in Kabul that one day I would send him a big bill for what we did. But, seriously, Iran is pursuing a dual strategy in Iraq. On the one hand, the Iranians, after decades of hostility, are now interested in good… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share
Today we're seeing fundamental conflicts within political Islam, with the fundamentalists on the one side and the moderates on the other. Who gains the… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
During the Cold War era, the issue was the containment of Soviet influence, and we tolerated many an authoritarian regime as long as they… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
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… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
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… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
