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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... coalition airstrikes have reportedly killed about half of the IS top leadership. IS EXPLOITS REGIONAL DEMOGRAPHICS In Iraq, Shiites comprise about 64 percent of the population, while Sunnis and Christians (and other minorities) account ...
... coalition airstrikes have reportedly killed about half of the IS top leadership. IS EXPLOITS REGIONAL DEMOGRAPHICS In Iraq, Shiites comprise about 64 percent of the population, while Sunnis and Christians (and other minorities) account ...
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... coalition aligned against the Islamic State provide a solid basis from which ... airstrikes initiated in August 2014 against IS-controlled territories in ... coalition was mobilized, U.S. and coalition forces— including Muslim countries ...
... coalition aligned against the Islamic State provide a solid basis from which ... airstrikes initiated in August 2014 against IS-controlled territories in ... coalition was mobilized, U.S. and coalition forces— including Muslim countries ...
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... coalition conducted airstrikes against Jabhat al-Nusra and the Khorasan Group, both affiliates of al-Qa'ida. In November 2014 and subsequently, coalition airstrikes escalated, and rapidly targeted other Sunni jihadist groups besides the ...
... coalition conducted airstrikes against Jabhat al-Nusra and the Khorasan Group, both affiliates of al-Qa'ida. In November 2014 and subsequently, coalition airstrikes escalated, and rapidly targeted other Sunni jihadist groups besides the ...
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... coalition airstrikes reached over 2,800.21 As of March 29, 2015, “Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
... coalition airstrikes reached over 2,800.21 As of March 29, 2015, “Coalition nations conducting airstrikes in Iraq include the United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Jordan, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
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... airstrikes against the IS targets. Following the February 2015 decapitation of twenty-one Egyptian Coptic Christians ... coalition against the IS has been “very slow in its support and training of the [Iraqi] army.” As such, he added, the ...
... airstrikes against the IS targets. Following the February 2015 decapitation of twenty-one Egyptian Coptic Christians ... coalition against the IS has been “very slow in its support and training of the [Iraqi] army.” As such, he added, the ...
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 |
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