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The connections between the cartels and Islamic extremist groups are documented and verified. Is that no enough to begin Combined targeting with our Mexican counter parts? We have sufficient methods to avoid insider tips (to an extent) with these NORTHCOM and SOUTHCOM counter-terrorism forces and a few Unaccompanied, Advise, and Assist operations against these camps would go a long way. I understand there are severe limitations working with their commandos given the known level of corruption, however we can not stand for the fostering of an enemy safe haven so close to our borders.
As for IS, I fear that their inevitable ground war defeat will only push them back into the Latent / Incipient phase with a treasure trove of money and external operatives ready to strike back at the loss of their caliphate. Mosul and Raqqa will fall, but then what?
Fighting insurgencies isn't a simple game nor one that can be one with only bombs and bullets. I hope our containment strategy following the ground war is sufficient to prevent spectacular loss of innocent lives.
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De oppresso liber.
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