On the surface, both ISIS and Taliban appear to be very similar, but in reality, the only commonality shared by both groups is that they are Sunni Islamic fundamentalists. ISIS is a militant group that follows an extremist and minoritarian interpretation of Islam and promotes religious violence. The main aim of ISIS is to create a word wide caliphate led by a supreme religious leader called a caliph, who is believed to be the successor of Prophet Muhammad. All Muslims should pledge allegiance to the Caliphate. As of December 2015, the IS controls a landlocked territory incorporating western Iraq and eastern Syria. It is believed to be operational in 18 countries worldwide, including Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Whereas the Taliban in Afghanistan is a political movement
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This correlation follows from Julius Caesar’s conception of ideas that ideas shape interests. This can be related to the case of ISIS. ISIS calls for the establishment of a caliphate yet behind this romantic ideal is the desire to affirm its Sunni Islamic identity. Islam followers are divided along the Sunni-Shia line, and ISIS does not perceive the Shias as “true Muslims”. Indeed, former leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi held a genocidal worldview: Shias are infidels – “a fifth column in the heart of Islam that must either convert or be exterminated”. Furthermore, when Zarqawi was still the leader of ISIS, his goal was to “trigger all-out sectarian war and to position AQI (Al-Qaeda in Iraq, which subsequently evolved to become ISIS) as the champion of the embattled Sunnis”. He had also on many occasions ignored his mentor, Osama bin Laden’s pleas to stop indiscriminate killing of Shia. Current leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi inherited this worldview. He depicted ISIS as the vanguard of persecuted Sunni Arabs. It is for this reason that ISIS today continues to launch waves of attacks against the
ISIS is being led by multiple people who are extremely resistant to compromise and believe that they are following a prophecy. They have a divine prophecy that they will either be led to a great demise or a wonderful ending where they will come out on top. ISIS is vastly different than many other groups by the fact that they are led by a very strong willed leadership.
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, also known as Isis, terror group has been an important issue in the United States for the past couple of years. After the recall of troops from Iraq, radical Islamist movements started to begin and Isis was formed. The first issue of Isis is they have grown in numbers over the years. Secondly, Isis controls thousands of square miles of ungoverned territory. Their high supply of troops and land allows them to creatively think of major attacks, including attacks on the U.S. Lastly, when people see the attacks from Isis, some people naturally gravitate towards these groups. Two months after 9/11 attacks Osama Bin Laden said “When people see a strong horse and a weak horse, by nature, they will like the strong horse.” Isis will continue to grow in power if countries do not come together to help totally eliminate them.
ISIS claims to be a legitimate caliphate, which is basically a divinely-sanctioned political body, whose rules, laws, and political ambitions are modeled according to the first ruling order established by Muhammad. According to Islam, that is the only correct and acceptable form of government, and because of this, ISIS technically has a military and political authority of all Muslims worldwide. The Ottoman Empire also had a caliphate to create power and organization over their empire when it still
ISIS is Sunni jihadist terrorist group primarily operating in Iraq, Pakistan, and Syria among other countries. The primary obligation of the group is to bring all Muslim population under its
ISIS is a Sunni militant group seeking to create its own state, governed by their interpretation of the Laws of the Quran, and to destroy all other branches of Islam as well as convert or destroy all non-Muslims.
ISIS stands for Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. It is referred as a terrorist group by the United States, whereas ISIS considers themselves to be an army instead. ISIS has been responsible for many gruesome attacks all over the world one of them being the execution of Jordanian pilot Moaz al-Kasasbeh. They originated from Al-Qaeda in Iraq but they had big ambitions by kicking America out and setting up an Islamic state. To this date hold their land there unlike other groups like Al-Qaeda and Taliban. They have a huge support from people as their count being over 30,000 soldiers and followers. They are heavily armed, can fund themselves, have an organized infrastructure, and can cause a lot of damage. Later in 2006, their brutality lost them the support of Iraqi Sunnis who partnered with US forces to help push them out of the country. And for this incident, America takes a lot of credit for this and call it the Surge in which they helped Sunnis rise up against Al-Qaeda in Iraq’s rule. This led to Al-Qaeda in Iraq being defeated but not destroyed by only being driven out of the land they used to control and later they began rebuilding themselves by being involved in the fighting in Syria as they were trying to throw the Shiite Assad regime. Due to their brutal and severe tactics, Al-Qaeda disavowed Al-Qaeda in Iraq. Later in February 2014, the group Al-Qaeda in Iraq
The terrorist group was founded in the year 1999 by a Jordanian extremist of the name Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, and the group’s members are considered Islamic extremists, who are closely linked to the idea of jihad. The misinformed public often affiliates ISIS with traditional Islam; however, the Islamic State follows an extreme form of Islam known as Salafism. Salafism is a very violent form of Islam, as it promotes bloodshed to establish and maintain Qur’anic leadership through strict adherence to Qur’an and Sharia law. ISIS believes the Mhadi, or “guided one”, will soon arrive and redeem Islam. It declared jihad against all infidels, such as Christians, Jews, and any Muslims who do not commit allegiance to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as the new caliph, and there are no boundaries for the group in completing its
After the Paris attacks men and women around the world are preparing for the start of a war. A war that will take them far from home, and could end their lives, all because of one group called ISIS. ISIS began as a group to persecute their fellow Muslims, and have since expanded their reach. Now ISIS has attacked innocent citizens of Paris. This proves that it does not matter your race, age, or faith no one is safe. The President of Paris has declared this ‘an act of war’ (Cohen). This declaration of war, allows the President of Paris to use the NATO treaty. In this treaty, if there is an attack against one country, it is against them all (Cohen). In this case Cohen is stating that North America must get involved in the ISIS situation. There is no time for words. There is only time for action. Cohen argues that there is too much at stake for everyone to sit back and wait for the opportune moment. It is time to fight. He is arguing that it is time for the United States to station troops and rid the world of ISIS.
The origins of ISIS and the factors that led to their extremely accelerated growth in the Middle East. When talking about the origins and expansion of ISIS there are two stories ' the first is about the men who were behind the start of ISIS and the second is regarding the United States role in accidently aiding the terror group. ISIS is a very smart, advanced, and brutal group who are extremely wealthy and this is why they are growing at an astonishing rate.
Many people think American soldiers should get involved with the ISIS attack on Paris and other attacks. But really, should we, many say no because the cost of sending troops over. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan cost $1.26 trillion from the start of the war to the end was maybe $8 trillion.The United States military lost over troops as casualties of the Iraq war and sent home at least 32,000 more who were physically and mentally damaged.Some say we don't want to start a bigger war. If we don't help then there's all ready going to be a war and who will help the innocent people. People are dying for no reason it’s sad to read about it; it could of be anyone and to wonder how the family’s dealing with their lost is unfortunate. The attack
Since summer of 2010, ISIS seized Mosul, Iraq and ruled an area larger than the United Kingdom. According to Wood, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been known as the leader, who delivered a Ramadan sermon to upgrade his resolution from hunted guerrilla to commander of all Muslims in summer 2014 (Wood, 2015). Baghdadi has spoken on camera only once, but he has sent online videos and encyclicals to supporters who have toiled mightily to make their project knowable. These online resources reject peace and hunger for slaughter. ISIS religious views make it constitutionally incapable of certain types of change and it considers itself a precursor in the coming end of the world.
Mr. President, in order to take down the flow of recruits and funds to ISIS, we must make ISIS look unattractive and weak. We must publicize losses that ISIS incurs. Recently, the Kurds, with our help, pushed ISIS out of Sinjar. This has given ISIS less access to fresh supplies and recruits coming through Turkey. Why is this not all over the news? Why do I have to search so hard for positive results in the war on terror? ISIS advertises it’s every success like pornography to the jihadist movement.
So far the US has sent around 5,600 trainers, commandos and troops to aid in the fight against ISIS. However more troops are needed, ISIS currently has around 22,000 fighters and even with some local fighters backing the US there are not enough combatants to beat ISIS. The US and other North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO) nations need to send more ground troops, trainers and commandos to Iraq in order to beat ISIS. These troops are necessary send a message to our troops and the world, liberate Mosul and neutralize ISIS so that the organization can not continue to expand and attack us at home.
On November 13 ISIS killed 130 people in Paris France with suicide bombers. The United States should escalate the war against ISIS because attacking, treatment, and war. ISIS is starting to kill people in the world and the united states are not doing nothing about it. The United States should get involved with the ISIS because there are killing, torturing people, and treating people with disrespect the people who live in Syria so it will not keep going on. America should help the others and stop the war that is going in Syria.
For his part part US Secretary of State tried to be diplomatic by saying that: "We have friends both in Baghdad, and we have friends in Erbil, and we encourage both parties to enter into discussion and dialogue." Hopefully Mr Tillerson and the rest of Trump administration realise that they have no friends in Baghdad. They will be asked to leave Iraq as soon as ISIS no longer represents a threat to current Iraqi regime.