"We have failed to listen and we have failed to persuade." — White House Advisory Group on Public Diplomacy for the Arab and Muslim World
Thoughtful article. Unfortunately, it's easier to just say they're wrong, and keep repeating the same mistakes.
"Terrorism" could be fought effectively, without massive "collateral" damage, without creating more enemies than destroying. The US could find allies, exploit good will, and use this effort to unify.
Could. Isn't. But could. OR could have.
"We have failed to listen and we have failed to persuade. We have not taken the time to understand our audience and we have not bothered to help them understand us. We cannot afford such shortcomings."
— White House Advisory Group on Public Diplomacy for the Arab and Muslim World
Arf