Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't Putin's oppression of the Chechen area and Sisi's oppression of the Sinia Peninsula both causes for terrorism there, including the growth of ISIS?
We shouldn't be naïve enough to think that both these men will form a "front against terrorism" without looking out for their own interests.
I dont know if you read Kate Gould's article in usnews.com about Ramadi, but she essentially says that the best way to unify Iraq isn't by continuous fighting, but political reconciliation witht the Sunnis. I think that would have been the best plan to begin with since the invasion, but it seems that is a lost cause now. Do you think it's still possible to win back Sunni support so that they have a unified front against Isis?
If I'm not mistaking, both Iraqi presidents since the invasion have been Sunni, why does it seem like they have no power? I know Al Maliki has been a terrible PM and maybe set the country back another decade, but if Iraq can see some semblance of stability soon, do you think Haider Al Abidi will be any better at including minorities in Iraq?
The most respected Ayatollah in the work, Sistani, has always preached inclusiveness and minority rights, hopefully the politicians will finally listen to him.
Dr. Cole,
Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't Putin's oppression of the Chechen area and Sisi's oppression of the Sinia Peninsula both causes for terrorism there, including the growth of ISIS?
We shouldn't be naïve enough to think that both these men will form a "front against terrorism" without looking out for their own interests.
Dr. Cole,
I dont know if you read Kate Gould's article in usnews.com about Ramadi, but she essentially says that the best way to unify Iraq isn't by continuous fighting, but political reconciliation witht the Sunnis. I think that would have been the best plan to begin with since the invasion, but it seems that is a lost cause now. Do you think it's still possible to win back Sunni support so that they have a unified front against Isis?
Dr. Cole,
If I'm not mistaking, both Iraqi presidents since the invasion have been Sunni, why does it seem like they have no power? I know Al Maliki has been a terrible PM and maybe set the country back another decade, but if Iraq can see some semblance of stability soon, do you think Haider Al Abidi will be any better at including minorities in Iraq?
The most respected Ayatollah in the work, Sistani, has always preached inclusiveness and minority rights, hopefully the politicians will finally listen to him.