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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... Women Fighters 6 Combating the Islamic State: National, Regional, and Global 7 Responses Conclusions and Recommendations Selected Bibliography Index About the Authors vii ix xv xxxi 33 109 139 167 217 263 321 327 335 Abbreviations and ...
... Women Fighters 6 Combating the Islamic State: National, Regional, and Global 7 Responses Conclusions and Recommendations Selected Bibliography Index About the Authors vii ix xv xxxi 33 109 139 167 217 263 321 327 335 Abbreviations and ...
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... women in the IS. National, regional, and global responses to confront the IS are detailed in chapter 6. Special attention is paid to the policies of Muslim and Western countries and international bodies such as the United Nations and ...
... women in the IS. National, regional, and global responses to confront the IS are detailed in chapter 6. Special attention is paid to the policies of Muslim and Western countries and international bodies such as the United Nations and ...
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... women and children as slaves.142 So too, July 2014 gave IS militants a mixed record of success. For instance, U.S. airstrikes helped Kurdish Peshmerga forces regain control of several towns (e.g., Gwer, Mahmour, and Teleskof) and some ...
... women and children as slaves.142 So too, July 2014 gave IS militants a mixed record of success. For instance, U.S. airstrikes helped Kurdish Peshmerga forces regain control of several towns (e.g., Gwer, Mahmour, and Teleskof) and some ...
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... women are similar to those identified as the Khawarij(Extremist/Dissenters) by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). They have no grounding in Islamic sciences or jurisprudence and yet want to establish an 'Islamic state'/'Islamic System.' In ...
... women are similar to those identified as the Khawarij(Extremist/Dissenters) by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). They have no grounding in Islamic sciences or jurisprudence and yet want to establish an 'Islamic state'/'Islamic System.' In ...
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... woman, before he was shot and taken into custody. Prior to the incident, Nolen apparently tried to get his co-workers to convert to Islam. Nolen's Facebook page had photos and commentary on jihadi beheadings as well as photos of jihadi ...
... woman, before he was shot and taken into custody. Prior to the incident, Nolen apparently tried to get his co-workers to convert to Islam. Nolen's Facebook page had photos and commentary on jihadi beheadings as well as photos of jihadi ...
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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