We all know that the center of gravity for any irregular conflict is the effort to seperate the population from the terrorists...
In this threat environment that's an extremely tall order given that the opposing force(s) have demands that are diametrically opposed to our foreign policies (the existence of Israel, energy security) and fundamentals of our society (personal freedom) how do we seperate an Islamic world largely hostile to American behavior, and firmly entrenched in their belief systems, from even tacit support of terrorism?
Is there any prescription for success? Can we adress any of the issues of the Islamic world that fuel terrorism?
Are we even trying?
Early in the GWOT, the Dept. of State attempted to push public diplomacy initiatives that would spread education in the Islamic world, but the effort was underfunded and it lingers in obscurity.
I guess the big question is, are there any success stories with Islamic world countries "de-radicalizing" adherents to Jihadist philosophies?
Do you have any ideas? Discuss!
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