I think that the article is correct. Look at our (USA) history of over reacting to terrorism (which is what the terrorists want!) and the horrible end effects of dozens of &#x27;regime changes&#x27; (often by using radical groups who are our &#x27;moderates&#x27;). Also useful, from last April on the same web site: <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.ronpaulinstitute.org&#x2F;archives&#x2F;featured-articles&#x2F;2015&#x2F;april&#x2F;27&#x2F;ron-paul-why-are-us-special-forces-in-81-countries&#x2F;" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.ronpaulinstitute.org&#x2F;archives&#x2F;featured-articles&#x2F;2...</a>