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This edition: Prof. Thomas McDonnell on the Islamic State


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Original tape date: October 8, 2014. First aired: October 13, 2014.

ISIS, ISIL, the Islamic State - whatever term you use to refer to the terrorist group wreaking havoc in Iraq and Syria - the bottom line is they must be stopped. Thomas M. McDonnell, Professor of International Law at Pace University School of Law, explains what led to the situation we now face in these war torn countries, and discusses how our involvement should be open to a national debate.

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Thomas M. McDonnell Professor of International Law, Pace University School of Law

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