U.S. officials claim they do everything possible to combat ISIS, their actions are not clear at this point. The absence of any direct actions points to the potential benefit such enemy as ISIS plays for the U.S. and its allies. Specifically, it is possible to argue that the main reason behind such approach is dictated by the purpose of maintaining the western control in certain territories and supporting the chaos in the Middle East that is historically well-known for its reserves of oil. The Western strategy is to overwhelm the Middle East by terror and rage in order to create an unstable economic situation in the region. Here, ISIS plays an important role in protecting Middle-Eastern assets, by enacting a plan in action by colonizing, or spreading throughout and unifying, the Middle East (Sanchez).
There is a counterargument suggesting that the U.S. is the only power that can eliminate ISIS and it is useless to blame the West for supporting it. It is, further, claimed that the U.S. military has fought back ISIS in Syria and Iraq, and now ISIS is attacking randomly. The reports have suggested that such behavior is an act of desperation because ISIS is losing its ground, or losing control of various
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though its growth of military force, overpowering of the Middle Eastern players in the international market, and staying the main competitor in the oil sector. Of course, the rise of ISIS can cause serious damages to the western world and the U.S. in particular, which has to stop the West from playing with such extreme forces (Scharf 20). Degrade and defeat policy aims at implementing the strategic procedures where U.S. reduced the geographic and political presence of ISIS, reduced its access to manpower and the financial resources. However, due to the technological advancement in the world, it is almost impossible to eliminate the access to manpower for ISIS or destroy its communication line with its sponsors and
If 9/11 did not happen a lot of things would be different. When it comes to airports and its security, we would not have to show up at the airport a few hours before the flight to take off shoes to pass through security, and we may even be able to bring liquids on planes. When it comes to legislation, had the act of violence not happened, George W. Bush might not have won a second term. If John Kerry was voted into presidency, Obama might still be in the Senate. I feel that September 11th influenced a dramatically changing international system. And today would not essentially be safer absent September
It is indeed sad that some people have to pay the price of criminals. However, when we see it from another perspective we might understand the reasons that may support it. The tragically events of 9/11 have change many things, in particular the safety of our people and policies of national security, as for instance the Anti-terrorism Act. The US government claims that this act is supported by several claims: one, this law is necessary to fulfill international obligations; two, many allied countries had ratified similar laws. And third, this Act provides greater protection than other legislations, (Boccabella, 2003). These legislations are not passed overnight, but after much study and critical thinking of possible consequences. What does not
What are terrorist attacks? Terrorist attacks are unexpecting attacks using violence against innocent people. Terrorists Cause harm to others in a cruel manner or kill people in cold blood giving them no mercy or feeling no pity for people who sit hopelessly begging for their lives.Terrorists also destroy many infrastructures or civilian population to prove they are high in political and social strength. Terrorists attack people to attain political or religious aims.
When it comes to nuclear war, most people will have mixed feelings on it. Nuclear war is a difficult area to touch on. Whether or not someone sees it as ethically right or wrong, all depends on the person and their moral values. The reason I chose this was because I don’t think it is necessarily right to engage in nuclear warfare even if it is the only means to end war. Just-war theory, utilitarianism, and Virtue ethics all help show a different perspective on nuclear warfare. There are many solutions to it, however. Some solutions are getting other nations to place embargos on the country and forcing peace talks without resorting to military action. Significantly, it is important that nuclear war is addressed in the world so that nations
It’s astounding how easy it is to forget that we are at war. Just recently, the Obama administration has declared war against ISIS. During his ISIS war speech, he refers to the enemy as “barbarians, terrorists and monsters”. He also promised to defeat ISIS, without the use of ground troops (Winsor). We do not like to watch our fellow Americans deployed to dangerous oversea locations. The President bashes ISIS and promises not to get completely involved with the conflict in order to gain support for the war. Unfortunately, his tactics are ineffective. A survey conducted by CNN shows that about 57% of Americans disapprove of how Obama is conducting his war on ISIS (CNN). Additionally, about 40% of Americans don’t believe we should fight ISIS
every day there is something on the news about a terrorist attack somewhere in the world. The threat is real, but the biggest threat is ISIS. Countries all around the globe are preparing for, or fighting, a war against ISIS. In a world full of many terrorist groups and threats, ISIS is the most powerful. The world needs to better understand what it is, where they attack, and how to stop them.
The term “cyber terrorism” refers to the use of the Internet as a medium in which an attack can be launched such as hacking into electrical grids, security systems, and vital information networks. Over the past four decades, cyber terrorists have been using the Internet as an advanced communication tool in which to quickly spread and organize their members and resources. For instance, by using the instantaneous spread of information provided by the Internet, several terrorist’s groups have been able to quickly share information, coordinate attacks, spread propaganda, raise funds, and find new recruits for their cause. Instantaneous and unpredictable, the technological advantages these terrorists have obtained from using the Internet includes
You made a great point about the importance in getting to know the Muslims. I really need us as believers to do better job with this area but we also to understand that we had pros and cons in particular issue of 9 /11. How we are do this because our feelings hinder us in this process. Our personal experiences as believers help us display empathy towards Muslims, but it can also cause other person to react in a negative if we have not dealt with an area in our own lives that need attention. I think forgiveness is definitely an area that we needed but since the view combine pro and con it will be can difficult to help others walk through forgiving others and becoming free of anger or bitterness. This reading helped me to see that I must keep
According to a Washington Post Article entitled Iraqis Thinks the US is in cahoots with Islamic State written by Liz Sly on December 1st, states that it is widely believed among Iraqis that the US is still supporting the Islamic State so they have control over Iraq and its resources (Sly).
The Al-Qaeda offshoot ISIS, has made its way through Iraq and Syria. This new terror campaign appears to have been rolled out with a decades old objective, which is wrought with violence, propaganda and destabilization. But what are the reasons behind these acts of terror and violence? How is it possible to stop terrorism? What is the future of the endless conflict between Islamic extremism and modernity? The last one is particularly burning, since it touches an issue, entwined in ever-lasting controversy, aggression and needless carnage - the issue of Islamic fundamentalism and its extreme manifestation - terrorism.
Those who contend that the U.S. should become militarily active in the Middle East argue that ISIS has become too big of a threat to ignore and must be wiped off the face of the earth. Although ISIS is dangerous, those in support of completely eliminating them fail to realize that ISIS is not the only Islamic terrorist organization and if they fall there will only be more to come. Yousef Munayyer, in the article There is Only One Way to Destroy ISIS, uses a very interesting metaphor to describe the war on terrorism and how the U.S. is currently handling it;
In recent months, President Trump has signed various executive orders many of which have been deemed highly controversial by his constituents. In particular, the travel ban has caused uproar from enraged democrats and human rights activists alike. The bill, which was signed January 27th, 2017, would inhibit citizens from six predominately muslim countries from immigrating to the United States, reverting us into the isolationist mentally prior to World War I. Consequently, the mentality behind this arrises from the negative stigma that all muslims originate from terrorist prone areas and that, “ It protects the nation from foreign terrorist entry to the United States”(whitehouse.gov). Unfortunately, this executive order has specifically targeted
Every day we are surrounded by stories of war. In fact, we have become so accustomed to it, that we are now entertained by it. Video games, movies, and books filled with heroes who once dominated the battlefields. However it is constantly stated, “no good comes from war.” Even famous songs state “war... what is it good for… absolutely nothing.” But what if war was actually necessary? Throughout history, we see examples of the good things wars have brought. War has freed slaves, modernized medicine, brought down evil empires, and even brought countries together
The United States has steadily expanded its military presence in the Middle East. In ordering deployments, American officials have demonstrated the United States intentions: the US will not permit a hostile state to acquire the ability to obstruct the free flow of oil from the Gulf to major markets in the West.
...ctual demand of terrorism will consummate the underlying issue ("International Affairs"). Though the United States cannot currently “win the hearts and minds of the Middle East in the short run”, we can take immediate action that will contribute to the end of terrorism and stabilization of the Middle East.