The only realistic alternative is more – much more – of the same. That means a constant and resolute effort to stop the caliphate’s expansion, cut off its sources of finance, deepen and expand intelligence cooperation among credible allies, end the oil-rich monarchies’ collusion with terrorist groups, and encourage reform (without engaging in grand state-building projects).
唯一现实的解决之道是进一步大规模推行同样的举措。这意味着持续坚定地阻止哈里发的扩张、切断其资金来源、深化并拓展与可靠盟友的情报合作、结束盛产石油的君主国“勾结”恐怖组织并鼓励进行改革（不参与大规模国家建设项目）。