Adviser Quote by Mohammad Javad Zarif
“We consider ISIS and extremism to be a threat to all of us in the region. . . . Our position is that we help the legitimate governments in the region that have representation in the United Nations. We help the Iraqi government on their request through advisers; we help the Syrian government on their request to help with advisers to fight extremists. . . . So it's both lawful and legitimate.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: United Nations General Assembly, 2015
The statement frames ISIS and extremism as a regional threat and justifies providing advisory support to UN‑recognized governments as lawful and legitimate.
In simple terms: Extremism is a shared danger; aid to legitimate governments is justified.
Key Takeaway
Support lawful government efforts against extremism.
Themes
security
politics
international relations
terrorism
legitimacy
Mood
cautious
serious
Type
political
policy
When to use this quote
- government advisory missions
- UN diplomatic discussions
- regional security planning
Key Concepts
state sovereignty
counter‑terrorism
legal justification
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we ensure aid reaches only legitimate actors?
- What safeguards prevent misuse of advisory support?
A Different Perspective
Legitimacy can be contested if governments lack broad popular support.
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