The
negotiations on Syria are scheduled for next week in Geneva. The formal
leadership of the process rests with the UN. And it is in the interest of the
UN to have a diverse representation of the factions that are engaged in the
conflict, with the exception of the most extreme, such as the so-called Islamic
State and the al-Qaeda inspired Jabhat al-Nusra. Everybody else who is prepared
to discuss should be around the place. Not necessarily, at the beginning,
around the same table, but part of the process for sure.
Saudi
Arabia, Turkey, Russia and other countries are trying to prevent some movements
from being invited. We could expect that. It´s consistent with their interests.
But it´s up to the UN to say no to that kind of pressure.
There
are no saints in the Syria disaster. This is a tragedy of devils. But those
among them that believe they can negotiate, give and take, should be in. In
these matters you confront and discuss with your enemies, including the worst
among them. And you appreciate their willingness to be around. That´s actually
the difference between them and the terrorists. A terrorist is a criminal that accepts
no room for a compromise.
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