The Sunnis continue to see themselves, possibly for nostalgic reasons, as the most influential group and want a stronger central government - quite unlike minorities in other countries. The circumstances here are far more complex than many people in Washington… — 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
The feeling of being an Iraqi unites all ethnic groups within this country. Even the Kurds, who have traditionally pushed for their own state,… — 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
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
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
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
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… — 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
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
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
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
Everyone believes that the prospect for a civil war has diminished significantly over the past several days. All the mainstream leaders of Iraq believe… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share
I constantly signal to the Iraqi leaders that our patience, or the patience of the American people, is running out — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share
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… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share
