Room for Debate: Does the U.S. Have the Allies It Needs to Fight ISIS?

A Military Campaign Alone Is Not the Solution

Ed Husain, Council on Foreign Relations

Political unity, free-market capitalism and religious pluralism can solve the deep problems of the Middle East, of which ISIS is just a symptom.

U.S. Must Lead, and Not Rely on Allies

Kimberly Kagan, Institute for the Study of War and Frederick W. Kagan, American Enterprise Institute

Allies can provide basing and support. But the U.S, a unique power, must be ready to commit even some ground forces if needed to face this threat.

Turkey Should Be the Strongest Ally, But It Won't Be

Gonul Tol, Middle East Institute

There are too many constrains -- concerns about hostages in Mosul, about Kurds, about Iraqi Shiites and the Assad government in Syria.

Beware of Blowback From Forces Being Fought

Khalid Al-Shatti, Former Kuwaiti legislator

Kuwait faced an invasion of extremism after the U.S. liberated it from Saddam Hussein.

The U.S. Can't Count on Regional Support

Dalia Dassa Kaye, Center for Middle East Public Policy

The Arab states could pay a severe price if expanded military action further exacerbates instability and displacement in the region.

ISIS Won't Be Defeated, Until the Syrian War Ends

Anja Manuel, Stanford University

Obama and Kerry are trying to do the right thing, but much difficult and diplomatic effort lies ahead.