Many Sunnis joined Islamic State because they felt they were being treated poorly. Winning back their trust is the primary task of the new government. That will be difficult, but it is possible.

It's customary when great events happen that the U.S. punishes its friends and rewards its enemies.

We are not panicking because we know that Islamic State cannot conquer the capital.

Do not seek to find a reason why elections are not possible. Seek to make them possible, and they will be possible.

We need a united front against Islamic State and Assad happens to be the decisive power that can fight them. But the situation is preposterous because we also have to respect the calls for change. I would be in favor of a dignified change.

Many Sunnis joined Islamic State because they felt they were being treated poorly. Winning back their trust is the primary task of the new government. That will be difficult, but it is possible.

The battle against terrorism is not only a military fight but primarily a battle of information.