English: Columns in Palmyra, Syria, 2009. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

According to the WSJ to prevail against ISIS, the West must settle on military tactics, cut off oil money and counter propaganda, strategists say.

Source: The War on Islamic State – WSJ

This WSJ looks at the risks of escalating the fight against ISIS.

The article cites Europeans as wary of attacking ISIS with ground forces.

Whilst I understand the argument cited, the efforts so far have been ineffective.

The bottom line is that a cohesive political and military strategy is required.

Thoughts?