1. What qualifications does retired U.S. general John Allen have that make him a good choice for the “Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter Isil [ISIS]”? Be specific.

2. What is the role of this new position President Obama has created?

3. In a commentary he wrote last month, Gen. Allen already outlined what needs to be done to wipe out ISIS. What recommendation/warning did Gen. Allen make about ISIS in his commentary?

4. What challenges does Gen. Allen face in getting the countries opposed to ISIS to agree on what steps to take to destroy these terrorists? (Representative from almost 30 countries met - what challenge does he face getting them to act?)

5. How does Frederick Hof, former State Department special envoy on Syria view Gen. Allen’s appointment?

6. How do Democrats and Republicans view Gen. Allen’s appointment?

CHALLENGE: Read Gen. Allen’s commentary at: studentnewsdaily.com/editorials-for-students/destroy-isis-now/ and answer the questions below the article.