In the past, I have said three things. First, the terrorist groups were weak and scattered but they would come together. The great danger was that they would be united.

Second, that the war in Syria was the fuse for the Middle East explosion. The Syrian revolution would not end quickly as did the revolution in Egypt but would continue for years. This lengthy revolution would destroy the structure of stability that did exist in the Middle East and would even erase national boundaries.

Third, the American withdrawal from the Middle East would move up the timetable of destructive events.

All three have happened and been proved true. ISIS and other groups affiliated with it, have taken on a new life. They are virtually unopposed, free from any serious threat to their existence and to their ambitions. Soon ISIS will come to Europe, especially to Italy and all will realize that ISIS is no longer just a Middle East reality.

Although America is further away, the growing, centralized strength of ISIS in the Middle East will allow it to become a constant enemy of the stability of America. All of this could be changed if the policies of America would change. Unfortunately this will not happen.