How committed are our allies to combating terrorism?

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 09:50:14 -0400

We have many allies in our fight against extremism and terrorism, but some seem more committed than others. Britain has long been one of the most invested.

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/07/22/british-accuse-muslim-relatives-plotting-against-us-military-in-uk-trying-to/

Do we have a lopsided relationship with other allies?

British charge Muslim man in plot against U.S. military, trying to join ISIS

British Authorities charged two Muslim relatives on Tuesday with terror-related offenses, including plotting an attack against U.S. military personnel in the U.K.

Response by TSgt David L. made Jul 22 at 2015 9:57 AM

TSgt David L. — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 09:57:58 -0400

Great Britain seems to finally be fed up on the home front. Not sure how they'll counter the threat. Everyone else seems to be meekly biding their time. The current "war", if you can call it that, is kindof like a chick fight; the arms are flailing but the head is turned and the eyes are closed. Time will tell I guess. We don't seem to be doing anything other than turning the other, other, other cheek... Just my opinion.

Response by Maj Mike Sciales made Jul 22 at 2015 11:06 AM

Maj Mike Sciales — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 11:06:40 -0400

Our allies in the Gulf states - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,Bahrain are deeply committed. So are Egypt, Lebanon and Turkey. Those countries are suffering way more from terrorism than we are. Everyday there are attacks in markets, mosques and elsewhere. Hundreds of Muslims have been murdered by terrorists who seek to destabilize the region. The Saudis are fighting the Houthi in Yemen with "boots on the ground." The Jordanians watched one of their F-16 pilots get burned alive - they are fully committed against ISIS. This is a global problem. Even the duplicitous Pakistanis are starting to wake up. We don't see this on American TV, but it's happening.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 22 at 2015 3:10 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 15:10:58 -0400

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2015/07/22/2-arrested-in-italy-on-terror-charges-planned-to-attack-military-base-with-us/

Italy has made some arrests today as well.

2 arrested in Italy on terror charges, planned to attack military base with US presence

Two suspects arrested in Italy on terror charges Wednesday planned to target an Italian military base near the northern city of Brescia that boats a U.S. presence, prosecutors said.