Discuss the concept of Political Islam and how policies and actions taken by the West and, more specifically, the United States and how those actions and policies may have served as a catalyst for the rise of Political Islam throughout the Middle East. 

The response must be 500 words and use at least 2 scholarly citation(s) in APA format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable sources include texts, articles, presentations, the Bible, blogs, videos, etc.

Textbook: Taylor, R. W., & Swanson, C. R. (2019). Terrorism, intelligence, and homeland security (2nd ed.). Boston: Pearson. ISBN: 9780134818146.