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“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 extremist, with some joining al-Qaida.”

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Zalmay Khalilzad
Zalmay Khalilzad

Zalmay Khalilzad is a distinguished American diplomat and academic. He has held various high-level positions in the U.S. government, including as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and as the U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan. Born on March 22, 1951, Khalilzad has made significant contributions to American foreign policy and international diplomacy. more

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