In an interview during the Stockholm China Forum, David Sedney, senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) gave his outlook on the current response to the growing threat of ISIS. Describing the Islamic State as “a strain of Islamic activity,” Sedney emphasizes the need for a coordinated response that recognizes the extent of the problem. He points to China’s recent announcement of an assistance program to Pakistan as an approach that effectively addresses the root causes of this crisis.