Mideast Borders Are Fiction, Need Security: Afshar

The video discusses the unique challenges of fighting ISIS in Syria compared to Iraq, emphasizing a comprehensive strategy involving military defeat, addressing root causes, and establishing moderate governance. It highlights Bashar al-Assad's waning control in Syria, the historical context of Middle Eastern borders, and the role of the international community. The discussion also touches on the need for internal solutions and moderation within the Islamic world, with references to historical events and the impact of Western involvement.

What are the long-term strategies proposed to deal with extremism in the region?

In what ways does the West have an obligation to address the extremist threat?