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this is To the Point. Terrorism, diplomacy, and politics.

Hello again, I'm Aronaldi, and this is To the Point from Public Radio International,

a daily look at the issues Americans care about most. In the aftermath of ISIS attacks on Paris,

France wants a grand and single coalition, including the U.S. and Russia.

Easier said than done.

President Obama says he'll only be willing if Russia abandons Syria's Assad regime.

Meantime, he's facing increased calls for greater involvement.

But intelligence agencies say the real threat to America is not from overseas, but from homegrown sympathizers, especially as

anti-Islamic rhetoric increases. Will U.S. politics or diplomacy matter if Muslim countries don't

lead the charge against ISIS on their own? Today's talking point, a great African animal

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Hello again, Warren Allene, back with To The Point. France wants the U.S. to join a grand and unified coalition to strike back at ISIS.

President Obama's already hearing calls from Democrats as well as Republicans to increase

military action against the Islamic State.

Terrorism is now topic number one for international diplomats and American politicians.

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