The Spy Who Told Me: Can We Handle the Truth About the Islamic State? -- John McLaughlin, OZY

It’s been two months to the day since President Barack Obama announced an accelerated attack against the so-called Islamic State. So what are the hard realities we’re dealing with? And, given that U.S. officials say it could take up to a year to train and field a ground force to combat the Islamic State 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:

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My Comment: A sobering analysis on what lies ahead in the war against the Islamic State. This is a must read.