UK: Tony Blair: West needs to figure out how to deal with 'radical Islam' without US

The video discusses the challenges of addressing entrenched extremist groups through counterterrorism, highlighting their territorial control and capacity building. It notes the high casualties among extremists and their continued resilience. The role of genuine, albeit misguided, religious conviction in political ideology is examined. Historical attempts to modernize Islamic states and the rise of Islamism as opposition to secular dictatorships are also explored.

In what ways did secular dictatorship and religious extremism shape the political landscape of the 20th century?

What role did opposition to secular dictatorship play in the rise of extremist ideologies?