Terrorism is all too real a threat, and the brutal series mass attacks in europe and middle east is causing a special kind of fear. Nances books on counterterrorism and intelligence include. Therefore, in addition to focusing on the isis protostate in iraq and syria, the united states will also have to continue to vigilantly take steps to prevent new protostates from forming in other parts of the world such as libya, the. Thats why isis sees the shialed governments of iraq and syria as enemies. On june 22, 2000, on the occasion of his first official state visit to the united states since. And democrats will do well to remember that the obama administration could. Most importantly, defeating isis gives an amply illustrated, stepbystep analysis of the streetlevel tactics the group has employed in assaults against fortified targets, in urban combat, and during terrorist operations such as those in paris during the november attacks. A strategy for defeating isis in syria and iraq by max boot a cleareyed assessment of isis by max boot another iraq war is coming the only question is whether we want to win by max boot time to annihilate isis.
Inside the army of terror, comments on president obamas speech in the wake of the california terrorist attack. Max boot details a comprehensive strategy to defeat isis by committing to the fight on multiple fronts. Defeating isis will be our highest priority paul szoldra. The best approach for beating isis, according to gates, is to continue training iraq forces and advising them, and training and arming sunni tribes as well as the kurds in the region. He is a former united states navy senior chief petty officer specializing in naval cryptology. President donald trump told time magazine he read defeating isis while he was a candidate for president in july 2016. Alyaqoubi, shaykh muhammad, alyaqoubi, shaykh muhammad. The rise of ahmad fadhilor as he was later known in the jihad, abu musab alzarqawiand isis, the movement of which he was the founder, remains almost inexplicable. Isis followers, who are radical sunni muslims, have long been engaged in a bitter rivalry with members of islams other major sect, the shia. Aug, 2015 the rise of ahmad fadhilor as he was later known in the jihad, abu musab alzarqawiand isis, the movement of which he was the founder, remains almost inexplicable. Nance is an intelligence and foreign policy analyst who frequently discusses the history, personalities, and organization of jihadi.
Isis s last iraqi town of rawa fell on friday, and abadi only awaits the clearing of a patch of desert along iraqs border with syria to declare final victory. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The temple is seen here on march 14, 2014, before the destruction. Combating isis propaganda networks brookings institution. Incorporated as a notforprofit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in geneva, switzerland, the forum is tied to no political. Saying its time for a new strategy to defeat the islamic state, michael weiss, author of isis. Reports of religious persecution carried out by isis include accounts of kidnappings, crucifixions, beheadings, widespread rapes, and attacks on mosques and shrines. The writer is directorgeneral of the royal united services institute, a defence and security thinktank. Who they are, how they fight, what they believe kindle edition. The first phase is concerned with the tactical approach of the military. Dec 08, 2015 saying its time for a new strategy to defeat the islamic state, michael weiss, author of isis. Isis has been militarily defeated in iraq and syria.
Heres how by max boot sect and power in syria and iraq by angelo m. Defeating isis requires fighters who will fight and more effective use of air power. As much as isis is a threat to western targets and regional stability. Malcolm nance is an american author and media commentator on terrorism, intelligence, insurgency, and torture. The world has been celebrating the islamic states defeat since the final battle of baghouz on march 23. In february, president donald trump celebrated the united states alleged victory claiming that the group had been 100 percent defeated. Defeating isis president barack obamas strategy in syria and iraq is not workin g. Spencer is the director of jihad watch, a program of the david horowitz freedom center. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Policy innovation memorandum policy innovation memoranda target critical global problems where new, creative thinking is needed. Terrorist movements like isis kill the innocent for the worst of causes and the worst of reasons.
During that time the dangers posed by isis will remain. President donald trump on saturday ordered military leaders to give him a report in 30 days that outlines a new strategy for defeating the. Policy congressional research service summary the islamic state is, aka the islamic state of iraq and the levant, isilisis, or the arabic acronym daesh is a transnational sunni islamist insurgent and terrorist group that controlled large areas of iraq and syria from 2014 through 2017. The gulf writers seem to have little faith in a military solution to the isis problem. Defeating isis made the new york times best seller list at number nine for the week of july 3, 2016, in the section for ebook nonfiction. Islamic prophecy, and convincingly write off setbacks. Nance advocates more extensive use of special operations forces and our complete air superiority. Prevent isis from renewing offensive operations to take the euphrates river valley from haditha to ramadi, the area south of samarra along the tigris river, the bayji oil refinery, and baghdad itself.
Understanding the ideological appeal of the islamic state is crucial to defeat ing it. Aug 21, 2016 in recent weeks, isis has suffered territorial losses on multiple fronts, including in iraq, libya, and syria. Who they are, how they fight, what they believe is a nonfiction book about counterterrorism against isis. If you could advise the presidential candidates on the gop side, what advice would you give them on handling isis. While iraqi army celebrates, isis prepares to strike again alsharq alawsat, london, july 7, 2016 in order to eliminate isis, end the political marginalization of sunnis. The bad news is that, with isis crushed as a quasistate and conventional fighting force, well face a new persian. Malcolm nance is an american author and media commentator on terrorism, intelligence, insurgency and torture. It was blindsided by the isis sweep across syria and iraq, which at least temporarily changed. Isis is close to defeat but what comes next is a mess by ralph peters. As of this writing, the united states has organized its highestpriority military and.
As members of the antiisis coalition meet in washington to coordinate measures to defeat the jihadists, a harder question may be how to prevent their return to liberated territory. In fact, as lyndon larouche emphasized recently, they should never have come into existence. Who they are, how they fight, what they believe, which examines the islamic states isisisil evolution and tactics, as well as possible. Reports of religious persecution carried out by isis include accounts of kidnappings, crucifixions, beheadings, widespread rapes, and. In 2011, isis took advantage of the disorder in syriawhich had erupted into a civil warand began seizing territory. The united states can destroy isis through its current policy of air support, trainandequip programs to build up local allies, and special forces strikesbut only if they are augmented with at least some u. He is a former united states navy senior chief petty officer specializing in naval cryptology nance is an intelligence and foreign policy analyst who frequently discusses the history, personalities, and organization of jihadi radicalization and alqaeda and the islamic. Air force office of special investigations retired colonel millard e. Isil islamic state of iraq and the levant or daesh. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
The winnable war, which focuses on the islamic state isis isil and other. In recent weeks, isis has suffered territorial losses on multiple fronts, including in iraq, libya, and syria. Jan 29, 2017 president donald trump on saturday ordered military leaders to give him a report in 30 days that outlines a new strategy for defeating the islamic state terrorist group. Who they are, how they fight, what they believe, malcolm nance explains the pillars of islam, how islamic history has restrained e. Parallels secretary of state rex tillerson is hosting officials from 68 countries to discuss how best to take on isis. Defeating isis in mosul will open door to many challenges federal police forces take part in an operation against islamic state militants in south of mosul oct. The war waged by islamic state of iraq and syria isis is alleged to be led by religious beliefs, and ways religion should be used in society. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle.
Understanding the islamic state and principles for defeating it. Defeating isis gives a stepbystep analysis of the streetlevel tactics the terrorists have employed in assaults against fortified targets, in urban combat, and during terrorist operations both at home and abroad. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading defeating isis. May 28, 2015 defeating isis requires fighters who will fight and more effective use of air power. Who they are, how they fight, what they believe kindle edition by nance, malcolm, engel, richard. State of iraq and syria isis, also known as daesh and isil, added another dimension. Defeating isis made the new york times best seller list at number nine for the week of july 3, 2016 in the section for ebook nonfiction. How putin and his spies are undermining america and dismantling the west. It was written by malcolm nance, a former cryptology analyst, with a foreword by richard engel. In the state of the union, trump took credit for defeating isis that he doesnt deserve.
The origins and solutions to defeating isis author interview. Sep 12, 2014 lamic state is isis barbarians, who are running rampant in southwest asia, must be defeated. Isis forces threatened the citys large christian minority with a grim ultimatum to convert, pay taxes, flee, or be killed. The isis leadership differed, and established their caliphate. Robin wright was the principal writer, and the moderator of. Mar, 2016 author malcolm nance discuss his book, defeating isis. Isiss last iraqi town of rawa fell on friday, and abadi only awaits the clearing of a patch of desert along iraqs border with syria to declare final victory.
Nance presents a four phase strategy to undermine isis and the organizations influence on the people isis seeks both to recruit and to dominate. Defeating isis president barack obamas strategy in syria and. Author malcolm nance discuss his book, defeating isis. Who they are, how they fight, what they believe, is a meticulously researched guide on one of the most brutal terrorist groups of our age. Defeating the islamic state center for a new american security. It has been nearly three years since the islamic state in iraq and syria isis captured mosul and advanced rapidly through a number of major population centers in northern iraq, triggering a. The islamic extremist group isis has reportedly blown up a nearly 2,000yearold temple in the historic ruins of palmyra, syria. The organization may look nearer to defeat than at any time in the past two years. Perhaps the greatest risk is that this is a strategy that will take years to execute.
Sep 28, 2015 the islamic extremist group isis has reportedly blown up a nearly 2,000yearold temple in the historic ruins of palmyra, syria. John duke anthony isis, the united states, and the gcc dr. Apr 02, 2017 a global strategy is the way to defeat isis 2. But, from all indications, when barack obama addresses the nation tonight sept. The winnable war, which focuses on the islamic state isisisil and other. An end to alqaeda, terrorist recognition handbook, the terrorists of iraq, defeating isis, the plot to hack america, and hacking isis.
The threat of the islamic state also called isis is only one of those currents, but it is certainly the. Information resources editor to perspectives on terrorism. Defeating the islamic state center for a new american. Mar 24, 2016 the best approach for beating isis, according to gates, is to continue training iraq forces and advising them, and training and arming sunni tribes as well as the kurds in the region. Therefore, in addition to focusing on the isis protostate in iraq and syria, the united states will also have to continue to vigilantly take steps to prevent new protostates from forming in other parts of the world such as libya, the sinai, or afghanistan. The author, malcolm nance, is a counterterrorism expert with years of experience combating what he refers to as death cults with a twisted, corrupted interpretation of islam. Defeating isis is the first highly detailed and fully illustrated look into the organization by one of the worlds foremost authorities in counterterrorism. Islamic state is, isis, isil, daesh universiteit leiden. Who they are, how they fight, what they believe, malcolm nance explains the. Its thesis is that isis is not part of islam, and instead functions as a separate destructive extremist group. The book is well balanced and shows the calibre of scholarship of the writer who is able to so thoroughly address the issues in a little over 100 pages of quality writing and is a must for every bookshelf. Kurdish peshmerga fighters assemble at a shrine on iraqs mount sinjar on friday, december 19.
In 2018, he published the plot to destroy democracy. Sebastian gorka, chair of military theory at the marine corps university, talks about his book, defeating jihad. Jun 06, 2016 it has been nearly three years since the islamic state in iraq and syria isis captured mosul and advanced rapidly through a number of major population centers in northern iraq, triggering a. Instead of focusing on the iraqi armed forces, who are.
Author interview with robert spencer, author of the complete infidels guide to isis. Parallels secretary of state rex tillerson is hosting officials from 68. The world economic forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Spencer on your new book, the complete infidels guide to isis can you give us an overview of your book, and what was your inspiration in writing it. The year 2003, in which he began his operations in iraq, seemed to many part of a mundane and unheroic age of internet startups and a slowly expanding system of global trade. Instead of focusing on the iraqi armed forces, who are notoriously ineffective, the united states should give. Whats the strategy for degrading and eventually defeating isis.
Trump implied that almost 100 percent of isis territory was liberated under his watch. Isis is close to defeat but what comes next is a mess. John duke anthony is the founding president and chief executive officer of the national council on u. In an interview on nbcs meet the press, kerry said he believes we are on the road to defeating isis. President donald trump stated he read defeating isis while he was a candidate for president in 2016 u.
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