Strauss Center Distinguished Scholar Alan J. Kuperman was featured in a Fox 7 news segment on November 17 concerning the security threats the nation faces today.
Kuperman shared his perspective on the origins and growth of ISIS throughout Iraq, Libya, and Syria, and discussed how the United States has addressed these threats through anti-terrorism strategies. Kuperman argued that the federal government is now on track to address the global threat, but cautioned that the struggle will not be resolved quickly, and that intelligence agencies must be vigilant in the interim. Most importantly, Kuperman posited, in order to fight ISIS globally there is a need for political solutions and unity in the afflicted countries.
The complete interview can be accessed here.
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