The worst part about the event is that the Parisian authorities were on the alert. This isn't the first terrorist attack in the city this year; they have been bolstering up security.
Many fingers will point, but it is hard to defend against these types of suicide attacks. However, it seems clear that France has well organized terrorist cells in its territory. These are no "lone wolf" attacks. This took careful planning.
Perhaps ISIS is more of an international threat after all. A few weeks ago it made a massive terrorist strike in Ankara. (But Ankara doesn't count like Paris.)
What will be the repercussions? Will the western "powers" join Russia in Syria? Will crushing ISIS actually do something about this type of terrorism?
Will the US join up? Our strategic has been attrition and containment, up to now. Will we do more? That will require Big Army getting involved. I think the public would support it. What say you, Mr. Obama?
Kudos to Amazon for this image on its website this am:
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