ISIS and the Middle East SSG Baggs, Angelo 13D Advanced Leader Course ISIS and the Middle East The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, is a militant group whose ultimate goal is to establish an Islamic State to govern and control much of the Islamic Middle East. This goal is not necessarily sinister in its general meaning. However, the means of going about establishing this Islamic State should be the cause of concern to the entire world. The culture within the region is one of pride for those who truly believe that what they are doing is just. Those who are not radicalized constantly live in fear or being persecuted or enslaved and tortured by ISIS. The people of Iraq and Syria are almost all Muslims. Islam has over 1 Billion …show more content…
At the time, the United States believed that the ISI was not a real or legitimate and autonomously functioning group. The United States thought that Abu Omar al-Baghdadi was merely a face used to legitimize the ISI and that the ISI was a cover for the more notorious group, Al Qaeda. In April of 2007, the ISI declared a Cabinet of Ministers to serve under Abu Omar al-Baghdadi. Of the 10 ministers in the Cabinet, there are three notable names. Those names are Abdullah al-Janabi, who served as the Minister of Security, Abu Ayyub al-Masri, who served as the Minister of War, and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who would eventually become the new leader of the ISI. Abdullah al-Janabi is currently wanted by the Iraqi Criminal Court. He is believed to be hiding in the Fallujah. Abu Ayyub al-Masri was wanted by Iraq and United States authorities since governments until his death in April of 2010. He was replaced by Abu Suleiman …show more content…
In other words, this means that small military style cells or groups are scattered throughout their respective area of operations focused on their own individual tasks. Meanwhile, most cells do not know what the neighboring cell is doing. Their physical environments varied. Some cells conduct operations in desert areas within the Middle East. On the other hand, there are other some cells that conduct operations in booming cities. These cells, in my opinion, are the hardest to fight. The cell’s operatives blend in with the general population and often don’t seem suspicious. All things considered, you can’t just check every person that you think is
Where did Isis come from? Isis came from Egypt and was one of the most important goddess’ of ancient Egypt. Her name is the Greek form of an ancient Egyptian word for “throne.”
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.
Islamic States of Iraq and Sham ISIS, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, al Qaeda in Iraq, Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), Islamic State, Da’ish is an active group formed c. 2014. ISIS is a terrorist group that sole purpose is pushing their beliefs on others and if their religion isn’t accepted in the appropriate way (how they expected) they then result to violence. Da’ish is the official name of the terrorist group known as ISIS, dramatically arrived and shocked many people in the West. The horrifying and violent events that have occurred since the appearance if ISIS struck fear into the hearts of people all across the world. Even though fear is an extreme emotion, the hatred that came with it is even stronger and is more Ernest.
Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), which controls territory mainly in Iraq and Syria, was formed in April 2013, it was grown out of al Qaeda. The main ideology behind the organisation is based on Islamism, Salafism and Salafi Jihadism. ISIS was originally founded by Abu Musab al Zarqawi in Iraq. Before ISIL was established, Zarqawi has set up an al Qaeda franchise in Iraq during the occupation of country by the Americans. Later, however, Zarqawi became so extreme, his brutal actions in Iraq offended the jihadists, and led to al Qaeda disavowing him.
Isis is a terrorist organization made up of Shi’ite Muslims yearning to create an independent Islamic state in the Middle East. These terrorists go to any extent of violence in hopes of connecting the holy lands throughout Middle Eastern countries. Isis members are fighting for religious purposes hoping to secure land where the Muslim religion would dominate. Isis brings danger throughout the world with its political history, the military tactics it employs, and its attraction to foreign members.
How could a group of “religious people” be so brutal and unfair? ISIS is a group of military Islam’s or as some people say, terrorists. It seems to me as if they want more power than they actually need. Although, they have the most power as a group of terrorists, they continue to want more and more. Everyone wants the best of both worlds but we can’t always have that, especially from the ISIS point of view. You’ll realize this and how ISIS thinks they can and what they will do to get it.
ISIS is one of the most feared terrorist organizations in today's media. The islamic state of iraq and syria (ISIS) is a brutal muslim terror organization . ISIS is based out of syria, and has spread to multiple middle-eastern countries.ISIS is using social media to gain publicity from the media and to recruit members across the world with effects such as anger, fear, and admiration.
In recent years, there has been significant media coverage on Iraq partly because of the violence that is happening daily. Anti-Western terrorists groups, such as Osama bin Laden’s Al Qaeda and ISIS have originated in this country. Even though these groups are anti-Western,
Many of the member who currently serve in Al-Shabaab have fought in Afghanistan. The chain of command for al-Shabaab is flexible allowing them to adjust to change in a quick and effective manner. The organization has multiple cells, units, divisions and figures with diverse powers, nonetheless, that do not mean al-Shabaab are not politically organized. In fact, in terms of hierarchical structure of its leadership al-Shabaab is well organized with independent components.
Terrorists groups like ISIS are making it harder for the Muslims to live peacefully. These people who consider themselves are manipulating the main message of Islam about peace and reconciliation. They are tarnishing the good Muslims who are actually following the real Islamic values. Queen Rania of Jordan, one of the most influential women in the Arab world, is against ISIS. She is a representative of the Muslim community that believes that Islam is about peace and groups like ISIS are not Muslims. In her exclusive interview with MailOnline of Jordan, she said, “It is nothing to do with religion. It's the antithesis of religion. Groups like ISIS are not motivated by faith; they are driven by materialistic gains – by greed, by power, and by the search for influence. ” ISIS is using
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has single handedly furthered the evolution of terrorism. This is a new type of terrorism that is not easily defined or visible. The Islamic States new form of terrorism has developed social unrest across the world and has undoubtedly inspired a new generation of extreme Islamic sympathizers to join the their cause and fight to accomplish their agenda of cultural cleansing. In order to repel the Islamic State, one has to identify their vulnerability’s and exploit them. This red cell analysis will exploit those vulnerability’s by looking from the inside out. The following topics will be discussed.
ISIS is a very dangerous terrorist group changing peoples lives all around the world. They kidnap people from different countries and threaten countries for money and weponds. ISIS gets most of there money from theft by robbing banks and selling oil. They get most of there equipment from the U.S. by stealing them. ISIS is not a state but they have there own flag and have claimed land on the Syria and Iraq border. ISIS is one of the biggest terrorist groups in the world because of the Syrian war and the weak government combination. That is why ISIS is the most well-funded terrorist group in the world and why they are so dangerous and
ISIS or Islamic State is a militant movement that has conquered territory in western Iraq and eastern Syria. In June 2014, they seized territories in Iraq’s Sunni heartland, including Mosul and Tikrit. The Islamic State proclaimed itself a caliphate, claiming exclusive political, and theological authority over the world’s Muslims. Its state-building project, however, has been
Their leader Baghdadi has aided ISIS in gaining prominence, with their control of parts of Iraq and Syria. The goal of this extremist group is that “ Muslims across the world swear allegiance to its leader - Ibrahim Awad Ibrahim al-Badri al-Samarrai, better known as Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi - and migrate to territory under its control” (BBC). They also believe in Sharia Law and they also emphasize an apoplectic stage and literalist translations of the Quran. ISIS also attempts to eradicate infidel’s public execution, crucifixion, apostates, and anyone against their rulings, they believe in religious and ethnic cleansing. Wood from the The Atlantic said “The Islamic State has its share of worldly concerns (including, in the places it controls, collecting garbage and keeping the water running), but the End of Days is a leitmotif of its propaganda” (Wood). ISIS is also using modern tool like social media to recite members. According to the New York Post, “ Facebook, Google and Twitter are stepping up efforts to combat online propaganda and recruiting by Islamic militants, but the Internet companies are doing it quietly”
“The Islamic state is a transnational Sunni Islamist insurgent and terrorist group that has expanded its control over areas of Iraq and Syria since 2013”(source 1). The Islamic state also called Isis is a group of religious extremists. They first took over Syria and now they have taken over Iraq. “ISIS took advantage of weaknesses created by civil war in Syria and governing incompetence in Iraq to grab control of lands and establish itself as a credible force.”(Einchenwaldt). They claim that people who live there have freedom of religion, as along ass they don’t oppose them. There actions show otherwise proving that with them around there is no freedom. “ISIS is a collection of barbaric psychopaths willing to engage in the