The Islamic State (Terrorist Organization) | RAND
Jul 1, 2022 · ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria), also known as ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant), is a Sunni jihadist group with a particularly violent ideology that calls itself a caliphate …
The Islamic State We Knew - RAND Corporation
Sep 28, 2015 · The coalition against the Islamic State must degrade the group's finances. Any coherent plan against the Islamic State must aim to eliminate its leadership and potential …
Demystifying the Islamic State | RAND
Aug 23, 2016 · The caliphate is both the Islamic State group's greatest strength—it is what drew tens of thousands of volunteers—and its greatest vulnerability, as the dramatic battlefield defeats of …
Foundations of the Islamic State - RAND Corporation
May 18, 2016 · Drawing from 140 recently declassified documents, this report comprehensively examines the organization, territorial designs, management, personnel policies, and finances of …
Rolling Back the Islamic State | RAND - RAND Corporation
Apr 20, 2017 · The Islamic State continues to conduct and inspire attacks around the globe. The group's global footprint includes eight formal provinces outside Iraq and Syria; over a dozen …
Who Runs the Islamic State Group? | RAND - RAND Corporation
May 22, 2015 · Ironically, the Islamic State group's organization and aims much more closely resemble its most bitter rival in the Sunni Arab world: al-Qaida. The Islamic State group derived …
The Islamic State in Afghanistan Is Down, but Not Out | RAND
Sep 14, 2020 · The Afghan Taliban is on the verge of entering into a power-sharing agreement with the Afghan government in a peace deal facilitated by the United States. Washington seems to be …
The Air War Against the Islamic State - RAND Corporation
Feb 5, 2021 · Airpower played a pivotal role in the U.S.-led fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) from 2014 to 2019 and contributed to the success of Operation Inherent Resolve. …
The Role of U.S. Airpower in Defeating ISIS | RAND
Feb 12, 2021 · The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) charged onto the scene in June 2014 by conquering large parts of Iraq and Syria and easily defeating the U.S.-trained Iraqi military. Even …
Return and Expand? The Finances and Prospects of the Islamic State ...
Aug 8, 2019 · The Islamic State can no longer rely on local funding sources as it did when it controlled territory. But as an insurgency, its expenses are far lower. With revenue from criminal …