Posted on Sep 13, 2014
Coalition building not easy for U.S. - Associated Press
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Well it seems like assembling the coalition is proving to be a complicated affair. France is in but wants to invite Iran, against U.S. wishes. And we are pressing Turkey, which has resisted publicly endorsing the global strategy because the extremist are holding 49 Turkish hostages.
I was under the impression that Secretary of State John Kerry had countries committed to add ground forces. Although 40 countries have offered various levels of support. Kerry has refused to say how the global campaign would succeed. And who exactly is committing military forces.
I was under the impression that Secretary of State John Kerry had countries committed to add ground forces. Although 40 countries have offered various levels of support. Kerry has refused to say how the global campaign would succeed. And who exactly is committing military forces.
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Since we have proven to be incapable or unwilling to back our words with deeds over the past few years, it's no wonder not many want to form a coalition with us......
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LTC Paul Labrador
Bingo. When allies can't trust us to uphold our side of the bargain, they are less likely to want to play along....
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I heard on the TV this morning that Jordan was willing to put boots on ground in Syria to go after ISIS
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1SG Michael Blount
SCPO (Join to see) - Two general comments: 1. The Jordanians have a dog in the fights in Iraq and Syria, as both are next door. 2. We must resist the temptation to jump in wherever we think we need to and let these people settle their own issues. The idea of returning to Iraq to become a target for both warring sides - well - I've done that and it's a no-win situation
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