There is no way for a group like ISIS to exist in the modern world without support from a major power. The dichotomy of arming and supporting extremists and th

There is no way for a group like ISIS to exist in the modern world without support from a major power. The dichotomy of arming and supporting extremists and those who support global extremism like SA on one side while accelerating surveillance programs at home to protect yourself from the same extremists is diabolical, something a truly despotic state can pull off. They would have to have near complete control or a pliant media, civil institutions, academia and a passive citizenry to pull it off.