The McLaughlin Group (12.05)

FULL EPISODE

My time linked comments:

Why ISIS strong/how can be defeated (degrade credibility, mobilize Sunni resistance)

Short exchange with Pat on why ISIS has support around the world

San Bernardino terrorist attack= major hit to President Obama's counter-terrorism strategy

Why the US SOF deployment to Iraq is also important + intended as signal to Iran

US must influence Turkey and ensure Russia is deterred against incursions into Turkey (continues in exchange with Pat concerning Russian strategy in Syria)

US must ensure that NATO is a credible defense alliance

Re-taking Ramadi is very tough but important (see my article on topic)

PREDICTION: Markets expect Fed Reserve interest rate rise. Don't expect major movement