Discussion

I need just 150 words and minimum 1 scholarly resource.

Numerous Islamic terrorist groups have been active in the Middle East in recent decades.  For your initial post, select one of these groups and describe:

• 1.       How they have impacted the political landscape of the Middle East.
• 2.       What motivates this group? 
• 3.       Who are their primary economic and material sponsors? 
• 4.       Extrapolate what the ultimate goal of this group is and explain whether this goal achievable.