Daily Archives: November 16, 2015

Paris Bloodshed May Be the Latest of Many ISIS Attacks Around the World – The New York Times

November 16, 2015 By in Business Administration, Defense Policy, Foreign Policy, People, Politics Leave a comment

The NYT reports that at least a dozen countries have had attacked since the Islamic State, or ISIS, began to pursue a global strategy in the summer of 2014.

Source: Paris Bloodshed May Be the Latest of Many ISIS Attacks Around the World – The New York Times

This article highlights the increasing global reach of ISIS.

The excellent graphical illustration charts how, so far, the US has been successful with arrests of suspected ISIS militants or supporters. However, a cusory glance at the chart highlights how the risks are increasing.

Mitt Romney is right with his article in today’s Wahington Post, Obama must declare war on the Islamatic State.

Thoughts?

Obama must wage war on the Islamic State, not merely harass it – Mitt Romnay – The Washington Post

November 16, 2015 By in Defense Policy, Economics, Foreign Policy, People, Politics Tags: , , , , , Leave a comment
Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts,...

Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts, 2008 US presidential candidate. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Mitt Romney argues that the lesson of Paris is that we must fully commit to ending the terrorist threat.

Source: Obama must wage war on the Islamic State, not merely harass it – The Washington Post

This short article by Romney, published in the Washington Post, echoes popular opinion.

For me, there are three important points made by Romney.

Firstly, Obama policies in Iraq and Syria have been ineffective, and there’s an urgent need to effectively intervene to stop terrorism escalating worldwide.

Secondly, Muslims around the world must recognize that the Islamist terrorists are hiding behind the Muslim religion. They cannot sit on the fence.

Thirdly, the mass intake of refugees is hiding terrorists in their midst.

Do you agree with Romney that it is time to take the gloves off and wage war?

Thoughts?