Today we're seeing fundamental conflicts within political Islam, with the fundamentalists on the one side and the moderates on the other. Who… — 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… — 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… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
Everyone believes that the prospect for a civil war has diminished significantly over the past several days. All the mainstream leaders of… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
We're dealing with such enormous problems today that we have no other choice but to work together. If Iraq fails, if a… — 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,… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
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… — Zalmay Khalilzad Copy Share Image
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
![“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…” quote by Zalmay Khalilzad](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9a1/zalmay-khalilzad-26467_afghanistan_americans-have-eliminated-iran-s-worst-e_1213227.jpg)
