A reader writes:
You wrote:
"Iraq, however, is not the sole cause of this phenomenon. Where states are weak in the Arab Muslim world, where order is remote, Jihad will thrive. And its targets are far more likely to extend more globally to the West and Westerners and Western-oriented Muslims than the Palestinian terrorism of the past. This is the next wave. I see no way to stop it."
There is definitely a way to stop it. Drastically reduce our consumption of gasoline. Drop the price of oil worldwide, and apply economic pressure to any nation with citizens that finance Jihadis. Saudi Arabia in particular. We must force Muslims to make their money the traditional way – with ingenuity and innovation. Integrate them into the global market, instead of subsidizing their fanatical religious bubbles. Blowing up Westerners will become far less popular among their populations, once we become their primary customers. Given the option, 99.9% of people will pick secular, progressive capitalism over fanatical religion every time. Having a petro-economy deprives many Muslims of that choice, and they in turn help radicalize the rest.
The Dish 