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# Anthony H. Cordesman

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##  Quotes by Anthony H. Cordesman

> [If they succeed in creating an inclusive structure in virtually any peaceful form, Iraq succeeds. If they fail, the U.S.-led coalition fails…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/anthony-h-cordesman/if-they-succeed-in-creating-an-inclusive-structure-in-virtually-any/)

Anthony H. Cordesman

[Civilization](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/civilization/)

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> [There is no clear or meaningful difference between insurgency and civil war, or between national terrorism and civil war for that matter.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/anthony-h-cordesman/there-is-no-clear-or-meaningful-difference-between-insurgency-and/)

Anthony H. Cordesman

[Civil war](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/civil-war/)

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> [The US is often the first to call for transparency and integrity in the reporting of other governments. It has never provided…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/anthony-h-cordesman/the-us-is-often-the-first-to-call-for-transparency-and-integrity-in/)

Anthony H. Cordesman

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