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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... Raqqa, Syria, as its declared capital, and in possession of the second-largest city in Iraq, Mosul. As such, this newly declared Islamic State is not a “traditional” terrorist organization, but a transnational variant of a more ...
... Raqqa, Syria, as its declared capital, and in possession of the second-largest city in Iraq, Mosul. As such, this newly declared Islamic State is not a “traditional” terrorist organization, but a transnational variant of a more ...
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... 2013, ISIS forces took Raqqa, its first provincial capital captured in Syria.113 In July 2013, ISIS forces attacked prisons in Abu Ghraib and Taji in Iraq, liberating numerous prisoners. At Abu Ghraib, Historical Context 11.
... 2013, ISIS forces took Raqqa, its first provincial capital captured in Syria.113 In July 2013, ISIS forces attacked prisons in Abu Ghraib and Taji in Iraq, liberating numerous prisoners. At Abu Ghraib, Historical Context 11.
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... the end of June 2014, ISIS renamed itself “The Islamic State.” The group declared the establishment of an Islamic Caliphate, with its capital in Raqqa, Syria.128 Around this time, the Islamic State published a 12 Chapter 1.
... the end of June 2014, ISIS renamed itself “The Islamic State.” The group declared the establishment of an Islamic Caliphate, with its capital in Raqqa, Syria.128 Around this time, the Islamic State published a 12 Chapter 1.
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... Raqqa.131 The IS demanded that other rebel groups swear their loyalty to the IS and give up their weapons.132 Subsequently, the IS captured several towns and the largest oil field in Syria. Jabhat al-Nusra ceded control of the al-Omar ...
... Raqqa.131 The IS demanded that other rebel groups swear their loyalty to the IS and give up their weapons.132 Subsequently, the IS captured several towns and the largest oil field in Syria. Jabhat al-Nusra ceded control of the al-Omar ...
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... Raqqa province and seized a major road between Aleppo and Al-Hasakah.186 The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the IS had relocated over 1,000 fighters from Syria to Iraq.187 In Iraq, IS militants captured the town of Al ...
... Raqqa province and seized a major road between Aleppo and Al-Hasakah.186 The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that the IS had relocated over 1,000 fighters from Syria to Iraq.187 In Iraq, IS militants captured the town of Al ...
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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