America’s imperial designs as a national security state, which include funding and arming jihadist elements since the Cold War, have contributed to the rise of the Islamic State. The resulting wars abroad have made the U.S. vulnerable to both terrorism and domestic ultra-nationalism, with the inevitable conclusion of Neo Con Imperialism being the Trump presidency.

Introduction : the unstable state --The Afghan trap -- At the dawn of the forever war -- Waves flanked by arrogance -- In for the rudest of awakenings -- The counter jihad -- The next dirty war -- Until we meet in Damascus -- Regions of savagery -- Collateral damage, indirect benefits -- Attacking our team -- Pawns in the game -- Extinction of the grayzone.