The US Leads an Arab War on Terror; How Committed Are They?

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President Obama has assembled a coalition against the Islamic State that includes 5 Arab countries—which could face internal backlash from sympathizers with extremist jihadists. You can’t bomb an ideology, and, there’s already support on social media for jihadist groups—including ISIL, the so-called Islamic State. Is “soft power” more important than bombing--especially to win the hearts and minds of young Muslims worldwide?

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Guests:

Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Andrea Brody, Caitlin Shamberg, Claire Martin