Armed force alone will never vanquish IS, US experts say
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By Michel MOUTOT (AFP) 2 hours ago in World
If the Islamic State group is to be defeated and prevented from reappearing under some new guise, the root causes behind its birth and growth must be addressed, American experts say.
In the face of an uprising that has catalyzed and channeled anger, frustrations and resentments of a significant part of the Sunni world, a uniquely military response will never suffice, however impressive its gains on the ground, according to terror experts.
And yet the underlying problems in many parts of the Arab world -- starting with chaos, poor governance and poverty -- run deep. With places like the besieged Syrian city of Aleppo descending into chaos, no easy solutions are in sight.
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