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No Military Role for Arab States
While countries like Jordan will not participate militarily in the U.S. strategy against ISIS, it will provide much needed logistical and intelligence support and connections with the Sunni tribes of Iraq.
Published on Sep 11, 2014
Source: CNN
Speaking on CNN International about the United States’ new strategy to strike Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria, Carnegie’s Marwan Muasher said that while countries like Jordan will not participate militarily, it will provide much needed logistical and intelligence support and connections with the Sunni tribes of Iraq.
The more important thing to consider, Muasher explained, is that the Islamic State cannot be defeated militarily without looking into the underlying sources that produce its fighters. That’s a challenge that countries in the region have to take on, he argued. Much needs to be done with the Sunni tribes to lure them away from giving the Islamic State a haven inside Iraq, he concluded, but that’s also going to depend on a truly inclusive Iraqi government.
About the Author
Marwan Muasher
Vice President for Studies
Marwan Muasher is vice president for studies at Carnegie, where he oversees research in Washington and Beirut on the Middle East. Muasher served as foreign minister (2002–2004) and deputy prime minister (2004–2005) of Jordan, and his career has spanned the areas of diplomacy, development, civil society, and communications.
- The Myriad Problems With the Iran Ceasefire
- The Iran War Is Uncovering the Weakness in U.S.-Gulf TiesCommentary
Marwan Muasher
Recent Work
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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