Can We Handle the Truth About the Islamic State?

Can We Handle the Truth About the Islamic State?

John McLaughlin |  http://www.ozy.com/pov/the-spy-who-told-me-can-we-handle-the-truth-about-the-islamic-state/37060

11/7/14

It’s been two months to the day since President Obama announced an accelerated attack against the so-called Islamic State, or ISIS. So what are the hard realities we’re dealing with? And, given that US officials say it could take up to a year to train and field a ground force to combat ISIS in Syria, where will we stand a year from now?

A number of harsh realities are staring us in the face, each a reminder of the agonizing choices ahead:http://www.ozy.com/pov/the-spy-who-told-me-can-we-handle-the-truth-about-the-islamic-state/37060 11/7/14