Maybe If We Stop Talking About ISIS, They'd Just Go Away

According to Peter Beinart, Senior Fellow at New America, the best way to defeat ISIS is to not exaggerate the threat that it poses. That's not a new idea but one that deserves a push and maybe a little building out, especially in light of recent attacks in Paris and San Bernardino. In a nut shell the idea is this:

Terrorist organizations need attention and public validation to survive. They don't have the resources or numbers to have any real affect on major world powers, like the U.S., so they try and tap into the hearts and minds of individuals around the world. This perception of success byway of dummy Twitter accounts and gory execution videos drives recruitment and spreads their ideology, ultimately (in their minds at least) leveling the playing field.