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“I think a far more important strategic way to deal with the Islamic State would be to bring some of these regional partners and explain to them that Turkey's own contradictory foreign policy has to end. I mean, if United States is serious, it has leverage over Turkey. And apparently it has not been able to move Turkey sufficiently.”

Quote by Vijay Prashad

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Vijay Prashad is a historian and writer specializing in the history of South Asia and the global South. His work delves into the history of colonialism, nationalism, and the political landscape of the postcolonial world. Prashad has penned numerous books and articles that examine the intricate dynamics of these historical and political issues. more

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