Islamism is a 20th century phenominon. Islamist and Maxist Arab groups did recieve aid in terrorist activities from the USSR. However, we face a far larger problem than fighting a few Islamist groups. They are the activists supported by a much larger population of traditional Muslims.
"Islamism is a 20th century phenominon. Islamist and Maxist Arab groups did recieve aid in terrorist activities from the USSR."
And they are still receiving aid from the USSR (err...Russia).
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1331406/posts
"Putin pledged joint business ventures, including projects focusing on the development of oil and gas resources in Syria, and agreed to write-off 73 percent of Syria's $13.4 billion debt to Russia."
How's that for giving aid and comfort to our enemy Syria???
Ooops...last post was meant for you...