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Defeating the Islamic State, should the U.S. deploy ground troops to fight ISIS?, by Reed Karaim

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Defeating the Islamic State, should the U.S. deploy ground troops to fight ISIS?, by Reed Karaim

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-311)

Illustrations

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Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Defeating the Islamic State

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

950030141

Responsibility statement

by Reed Karaim

Series statement

CQ Researcher,, v. 26, no. 13, 1056-2036

Sub title

should the U.S. deploy ground troops to fight ISIS?

Summary

Since emerging out of the conflicts in the Middle East, the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS) has become the leading instigator of global terrorism, including deadly bombings in Brussels and Paris. ISIS proclaims devotion to a radical version of Islam, and it has imposed a brutal dictatorship in areas it controls in Syria and Iraq. It also has initiated or inspired terrorist attacks in places as far-flung as Indonesia and California. The United States and a coalition of nations have committed themselves to defeating ISIS. However, the Islamic State has proven more resilient than many predicted, leading to a contentious debate over strategy. Some political leaders are calling for an increased U.S. military effort, including use of ground troops. Others believe the approach would increase ISIS' popularity and lead to further attacks in the West. Governments also are struggling to counter ISIS' propaganda and recruiting efforts, both of which rely on a sophisticated use of the Internet

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