ISIS or ISIL has exploded in Middle
Eastern countries in the past year. I think ISIS is definitely a threat, but I’m
not sold that they are a huge threat to western powers just yet. With how
rapidly it spread and took hold of the previously “liberated” Iraq, I believe
ISIS will have no problem taking control of countries with weaker set
governments, piecemeal militaries and a
strongly Muslim civilian population. I
think this is one reason they are so attractive to young people and young Muslims
across the globe. They are creating a powerful Muslim based fighting force. And
kids look up to a strong influence and
they want to be part of it.
I
believe Africa is at major risk of being controlled, or at least occupied by
ISIS. With a strong Muslim population
and largely untapped resources, Africa would be a big asset to ISIS. With weak war torn and disease ridden
countries it would not be much of a challenge for them to gain a foot hold.
I
do believe well placed airstrikes are the way to deal with ISIS right now. Weakening
supply routes would severely cripple their capability to spread further
throughout the region. Boots on the ground is not the way to fight this group
at this point. They are too unpredictable and there’s no need to sacrifice more
lives. The public doesn’t want another Vietnam.
Plus every time we get rid of a radical group another pops up. All we
can do right now is try to contain them and keep them from spreading their influence.
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