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joining from these countries. ISIS has a major influence over the world and is gradually becoming more and more diverse in terms of nationality.

Finally, In the future, ISIS has the potential to pose a greater threat to all nations if allowed to develop over time. As the Islamic State recruits more terrorists and obtains more resources, it is slowly acquiring the potential to invade and conquer other nations located near their regime. ISIS might especially target corrupt and economically unstable countries as these nations are easier to take control of. “’ISIL probably will attempt to take territory in Iraq and Syria in 2014...”’ (Baker & Schmitt). The Islamic State also has the ability to produce more complex and strategized terror plots as its member count rises. Some believe that if his nation does not pay heed to the ISIS terror group, it will not attack his country. However, this is not true as the Islamic State threatens to conquer every nation in its quest to prove the supremacy of its ideology and will attack any country if needed. “’ISIL is a direct threat to the safety and security of the United States and our allies”’ (Taintor). In retrospect, no nation is safe from the ISIS regime until the terror group is forcefully disbanded or defeated.

Overall, the United States and its close allies should take the necessary steps to combat the ISIS terror group because of its steady growth, large influence, and the impending danger the terrorist organization poses in the near future. Although the idea of freedom of religion is widely accepted by the modern world, many countries occupied

by ISIS do not accept the idea of human rights and restrict basic human rights to their citizens. In reality, this is not one country’s fight; it will take a coalition to successfully combat the Islamic State. Contact your nearby governmental officials and present the idea of taking actions against ISIS to him or her. We cannot allow the Islamic State take control of our free world.