While this seems to be a very pessimistic assessment of the regional situation, the radical Islamist side has many weaknesses. Launching losing wars may make Islamists feel good, but being defeated is a costly proposition, for their arrogance and belligerence antagonizes many who might otherwise be won over to their cause.
虽然这看起来似乎是对该地区局势的一个非常悲观的评估，但是，激进的伊斯兰主义一方有许多弱点。进行会输掉的战争可能会让伊斯兰主义者感觉良好，但是，被打败是一个代价沉重的命题，因为他们的傲慢和好斗，使原本可以争取过来支持其事业的人对他们产生了反感。