US and West are so scared of smaller Islamist groups that their fear comes out through their words. US president Barack Obama said during his visit to Estonia that his country's clear objective was to 'degrade and destroy' Islamist group 'Islamic State'(IS). His vice-president Joe Biden chose stronger words: United States would pursue he killers of two American journalists 'to the gates of hell'. Some observers however, fear IS fighters from Europe and America could easily return to their home countries with heir western passports and carry out terrorist attacks there. More than 12,000 foreign fighters including about 100 Americans and more than 1,000 Europeans have travelled to Syria during last three years, said Olsen director US National Counterterrorism Center. He said the group spreads its propaganda soo effectively and successfully and reach many potential fighters via media channel including in the West. The group lures recruits with the message," Be part of something bigger than yourself and be it right now." The group could come even greater threat than Al Qaeda. IS is well equipped financially. In contrast to Al Qaeda IS fighters are using different tactics. They largely avoid electronic communication which makes monitoring them more difficult.
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