Just listened to the link Melchett posted. I'd forgetten what a good SoS Robertson was (wouldn't trust anyone currently in that party though) - his point on complacency was absolutely c0ck-on. As was Peter Wall stating that putting western BotG in the ME now would only worsen the situation.
The moonhowling Prof from LSE who thinks that you can deal with world events by improving governance in failing states (method completely unspecified) is unfortunately part of the problem. Obviously if force / deterrence is unacceptable, harsh language is out as well - maybe a bribe and some lentil soup would work instead.....