Publication
3 Mar 2016
This paper provides an overview of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS). More specifically, the authors look at 1) the origins of IS; 2) how IS has expanded; 3) IS's relationship with al-Qaeda; 4) how IS is financed; 5) whether IS poses a threat beyond Iraq and Syria; and 6) the US strategy towards IS.
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| Author | Zachary Laub, Jonathan Masters |
| Series | CFR Backgrounders |
| Publisher | Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) |
| Copyright | © 2016 Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) |