https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-if-iraqi-s-military-can-t-defeat-isil-or-isis-what-is-the-next-step-for-the-u-s-or-is-there-one <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> Thu, 10 Jul 2014 11:54:28 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-if-iraqi-s-military-can-t-defeat-isil-or-isis-what-is-the-next-step-for-the-u-s-or-is-there-one <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> MSgt Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 10 Jul 2014 11:54:28 -0400 2014-07-10T11:54:28-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-if-iraqi-s-military-can-t-defeat-isil-or-isis-what-is-the-next-step-for-the-u-s-or-is-there-one?n=174827&urlhash=174827 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Interesting question Master Sargent. It is difficult to predict things in a region that is so unstable. I do not think the United States can ignore this. The possibility for a terrorist group of having a country of operations has global implications. <br /><br />One could speculate all day long and give themselves a headache, but in my opinion, had Al Qaeda not had Afghanistan as there country of operations they could not have pulled off the 9/11 attacks. I do think they would have tried regardless, but would not have been successful. <br /><br />I think sending troops back should be a last resort, but i believe it would be foolish to ignore the problem with the hope it will go away. LCpl Steve Wininger Thu, 10 Jul 2014 12:56:03 -0400 2014-07-10T12:56:03-04:00 2014-07-10T11:54:28-04:00