I just don't understand what the endgame is for the "Islamic State". After they've plundered, murdered and destroyed, how exactly are they planning on governing? Which one of the gangsters will be the head of treasury or the interior or decide what the fishing rights will be? This group doesn't seem to be thinking very far ahead of the fun they're having.
In a perfect world, this would be the beginning of an attempt at detente between the U.S., Iran and Saudi Arabia. The three could put equal pressure on their respective satellite interests to move towards some accord. If the U.S. uses its economic power to pressure Israel towards the peace table, Iran and the Saudis would have to exert pressure on the excesses of their side as well. Certainly, the Saudis would have to pressure the wealthy supporters of ISIS and al Qaeda in one way or another. If it means a few rich people end up taking unfortunate walks in the desert then so be it. However, none of the parties can totally have it their way.
The reality is that there's money to be made from peace -- much more than there is to be made during wartime. Cooler heads can see that.
I just don't understand what the endgame is for the "Islamic State". After they've plundered, murdered and destroyed, how exactly are they planning on governing? Which one of the gangsters will be the head of treasury or the interior or decide what the fishing rights will be? This group doesn't seem to be thinking very far ahead of the fun they're having.
In a perfect world, this would be the beginning of an attempt at detente between the U.S., Iran and Saudi Arabia. The three could put equal pressure on their respective satellite interests to move towards some accord. If the U.S. uses its economic power to pressure Israel towards the peace table, Iran and the Saudis would have to exert pressure on the excesses of their side as well. Certainly, the Saudis would have to pressure the wealthy supporters of ISIS and al Qaeda in one way or another. If it means a few rich people end up taking unfortunate walks in the desert then so be it. However, none of the parties can totally have it their way.
The reality is that there's money to be made from peace -- much more than there is to be made during wartime. Cooler heads can see that.