According to this editorial, why would it be a mistake for the US and its allies to stop fighting against terrorism in the Middle East?

Question 20 options:

a)

Because Al Qaeda will not back down to Britain or France

b)

Because Pakistan and India have nuclear weapon capabilities

c)

Because terrorists will then attack us within our borders

d)

Because Afghanistan and North Korea have become allies

c)

Because terrorists will then attack us within our borders