A counterpoint to that is, Jihad is WWIII- and they are winning.
What is our national interest in the middle east? If it is oil then we need to be able to ramp up production in order to be self sufficient if needed. Team up with other non opec nations and marginalize the screaming beards.
Then pull out of the region and let it take its course.
If Russia or China want to play in that sandbox let them.
Shut down immigration from Islamic run countries unless the individuals have been seriously vetted and have a compelling reason to come here.
The only reason they are winning is because we are playing on their turf with no defined strategic goals.