But Arabs and Sunni Muslims must take the military lead.
Getting YouTube to take down some terrorist videos is not an adequate response to a generational threat.
It is at the cross-roads of the Shia-Sunni conflict, yet remains outside of it. It is a majority Muslim country, but with a history of peaceful co-existence.
Share power. Share wealth. Embrace an entity bigger than your own ethnicity. The United Kingdom is an example to follow.
A form of asymmetric federalism would recognise the realities on the ground and would better serve the interests of all parties.
The Iraq War saved a nation from extermination – now that nation can be a beacon for democracy.
The move could follow arming and supporting the Kurds – which the Government should do as soon as possible.