Today, ISIS and the new fledgling US led coalition to stop these Islamic marauders have stolen the news. But there are other dangers brewing in the Middle East that are equally as threatening and will possibly have far more reaching consequences in the Middle East and the world. I'm talking about Iran and its continued march towards nuclearization. Iran is one of the biggest state supporters of terrorism in the world. The Islamic Republic's support of Bashar Assad and the failure of the west to help moderate rebels or the devastated populations in these areas has largely led to the current power vacuum and anarchy that is sweeping through the area. Isis now has control of large parts of Iraq, Syria and is now at Lebanon's footstep as well.
Isis has a brutal -maniacal ideology and they should be stopped. But as this coalition is built the West needs to be careful who it courts. The enemy of my enemy isn't necessarily my friend. Once united the world shouldn't have too much difficulty stopping ISIS in its tracks. But if the US coalition sacrifices principles by aligning with Iran and the Assad regime, then the region will continue down the path of darkness and conflict. Remember that hundreds and thousands have been killed and displaced way before ISIS came on the scene.
For a more precise look at what is taking place read the article below.
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