The attack in Brussels is another sobering indicator of the emergent
European front in the fight against the Islamic State. As I wrote in The New York Times
on Wednesday, ISIS’ recent battlefield defeats in Iraq and Syria
threaten the narrative of success that has been the foundation of its
tremendous popularity and power. If the Islamic State cannot triumph
militarily against the increasingly successful U.S- led coalition, the
group will have to look elsewhere for victories. Unfortunately, Europe
is a natural and attractive target for the jihadists, as it struggles
with the refugee crisis, obstacles to cooperation on counterterrorism,
and longstanding difficulties with Muslim integration.
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