Painful as it is to admit, the West, especially the United States, bears significant responsibility for creating the conditions in which ISIS has flourished.

Painful as it is to admit, the West, especially the United States, bears significant responsibility for creating the conditions in which ISIS has flourished.

Ending Blowback Terrorism

Painful as it is to admit, the West, especially the United States, bears a significant degree of responsibility for creating the conditions in which the Islamic State has flourished. Only a change in US strategy can reduce the risk of further terrorism.

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