I need just 150 words and minimum 1 scholarly resource.
Numerous Islamic terrorist groups have been active in the Middle East in recent decades. For your initial post, select one of these groups and describe:
1. How they have impacted the political landscape of the Middle East.
2. What motivates this group?
3. Who are their primary economic and material sponsors?
4. Extrapolate what the ultimate goal of this group is and explain whether this goal achievable.