We are facing an international conflict of cultures following the rise of fundamental Islamic elements in the western world in recent years. Whether we like it, 11 September 2001 was a catalyst for this conflict between cultures. We have to decide whether to sit in our armchairs and continue procrastinating or ask why we did not stand up earlier to stop this. We must cross-check every course of military action against whether it corrects the wrongs and injustices in this world. There are serious question marks over American foreign policy in certain areas. To be effective in a war against terrorism and rogue states, one must match it with proactive action to correct the wrongs and injustices in the Middle East, particularly in the Palestinian conflict.