The Islamic State: Combating The Caliphate Without BordersLexington Books, 2015 M09 8 - 464 pages The so-called "Islamic State" (IS) that has swept into power in parts of Syria and Iraq presents an imminent danger to the global community with its capacity as an effective, ideologically motivated, and bloodthirsty fighting force, coupled with its expanding territorial reach, on the ground and online. The IS has taken on a quasi-state form that mixes modernity with ancient rites, and aggressively promotes sectarian violence and religious extremism with a decidedly apocalyptic bent. Too, it has introduced to the Middle East a new level of extremism and brutality, marked by volatile fluidity, with far-reaching, dangerously destabilizing effects on state and non-state actors, regionally and globally. This book offers insights into the nature of the IS and what the international community can do to combat it. In order to achieve this objective, the origins, intentions, leadership, capabilities, and operations of the IS are explored. The Islamic State’s multifaceted efforts and effects in the region and beyond are described. Also, national, regional, and global strategies that are being pursued to address the new threat are examined. To this end, a range of recommendations are offered on specific steps that governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental bodies can take to counter the IS menace. Lastly, additional insights are presented relevant to combating the IS and undermining its potential future capabilities. |
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Page vii
... Muslim community. The Ottoman Empire's Abdul Mejid II was the last official Caliph. An Islamic empire ruled by a ... Muslims although others follow disparate religions. viii Mujahideen NATO Peshmerga PKK PUK Qur'an/ Koran Sharia Shaheed ...
... Muslim community. The Ottoman Empire's Abdul Mejid II was the last official Caliph. An Islamic empire ruled by a ... Muslims although others follow disparate religions. viii Mujahideen NATO Peshmerga PKK PUK Qur'an/ Koran Sharia Shaheed ...
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... Muslim holy warriors or fighters North Atlantic Treaty Organization Armed forces of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), which covers part of Iraq. The term has been used more broadly to define Kurdish fighters. Kurdish Workers ...
... Muslim holy warriors or fighters North Atlantic Treaty Organization Armed forces of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), which covers part of Iraq. The term has been used more broadly to define Kurdish fighters. Kurdish Workers ...
Page xvii
... Muslim countries and the West, there was collective disbelief on several fronts. Where had these uncompromising, apocalyptically oriented fighters come from? How did the IS become so powerful so quickly? And, why did the international ...
... Muslim countries and the West, there was collective disbelief on several fronts. Where had these uncompromising, apocalyptically oriented fighters come from? How did the IS become so powerful so quickly? And, why did the international ...
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... Muslims and Muslim-alike—have harshly criticized the ideology and actions of the IS. Apparently taking their cues on cruelty from the Assad regime as well as from ancient practices, IS's jihadists now seem to view the most horrific ...
... Muslims and Muslim-alike—have harshly criticized the ideology and actions of the IS. Apparently taking their cues on cruelty from the Assad regime as well as from ancient practices, IS's jihadists now seem to view the most horrific ...
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... Muslims collectively for crimes not committed by Muslims alone—crimes that the overwhelming majority of Muslims oppose, crimes that their faith utterly rejects, and that Muslim leaders themselves have the greatest ability to address.”7 ...
... Muslims collectively for crimes not committed by Muslims alone—crimes that the overwhelming majority of Muslims oppose, crimes that their faith utterly rejects, and that Muslim leaders themselves have the greatest ability to address.”7 ...
Contents
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3 Membership Structure and Leadership | 109 |
4 Establishing a Caliphate | 139 |
5 Foreign and Women Fighters | 167 |
6 Combating the Islamic State | 217 |
7 Conclusions and Recommendations | 263 |
Selected Bibliography | 321 |
Index | 327 |
About the Authors | 335 |
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The Islamic State: Combating the Caliphate Without Borders Yonah Alexander,Dean C. Alexander No preview available - 2015 |
The Islamic State: Combating the Caliphate Without Borders Yonah Alexander,Dean C. Alexander No preview available - 2015 |
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