So, the international community are all the countries that are important: the United States definitely everywhere; the European Union because it is very important, and also, they do show a great deal of international responsibility; and then the local players.

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The events of September 11 and what has happened since have made people understand that...

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The mandate you go with is intimidating and also is a source of respect that...

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In the globalized world that is ours, maybe we are moving towards a global village,...

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There is an expression now that is commonly used about these so-called internal conflicts which...

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You are dealing with people who have taken the responsibility of killing their own because...

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There is a story which is not being told strongly enough of the Afghan employees...

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To leave Afghanistan as a playground for terrorists and adventurers was simply not possible anymore.

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What again I tell my people is that no matter how much you know, it's...

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People now realize that globalization is not only for the multi-nationals and the circulation of...

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Probably I understand very much the people who rise against injustice.

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Afghanistan is a land-locked country.

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But you are absolutely right that when the international community decides to help in a...

Of course the UN brings in a lot of moral authority.

Of course the UN brings in a lot of moral authority.

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There is a firm, clear commitment to provide resources and ideas to enable us to...

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I think a failed state is the responsibility of the people who have made that...