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I would say both are contributing factors. Meddling in the ME allowed groups like ISIS to come to be, and they sure don't like the West.Do you think the presence of imperialism abroad is the most pertinent radicalizing factor, or do you think that there is just some poorly defined psuedo-nationalist adaption of religious ideology?
I think there's a good argument to be made, logically, historically, and statistically, that "cuddling" with the problem by (a) removing innocents from external radicalizing forces (i.e. accepting refugees) and (b) removing imperialist provocations would be most effective in reducing terrorist attacks.
There is simply no way, even if you were to invade the rights of resident Muslims and deport them, that any state can rigidly make sure that no Muslim ever enters into its country to perpetrate an attack. So, I'm just not sure what policy approach persons like you condone with you vaguely say we need to "do anything about it."
Considering their goals of expansionism and destroying the West, I don't think it would stop them from continuing their conquest if we withdrew our forces, but our lack of provocation could lead to less disgruntled civilians turning to join ISIS ranks.
The point about removing externak radicalising factors is interesting, but there are radicals that disguise themselves among actual refugees, who seek to indoctrinate and soread the disease from within. Whether we keep taking refugees, or we close borders completely, the problem does not end there. However, I feel that it's the safer option.
When I say cuddling, I'm not just referring to refugees, moreso the idea that we refuse to ever admit that Islam is to blame. And if we continue to be ignorant on the matter, that just makes combatting terrorism more difficult.
I agree, that we can not ever assure that no Muslim enters the UK with terrorism in mind, but we can mitigate the risk, for sure.
Deportation is largely useless, so I would suggest the death penalty, but then we get jnto the discussion of martyrdom and the pros and cons of killing someone who wants to be killed.