The Rise of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)

  • Shamieh Luna
  • Szenes Zoltán
doi: 10.32565/aarms.2015.4.10

Abstract

Europe and Hungary, currently faces multiple national threats in an environment of growing disorder. ISIS, the “State of Terror”, is executing a sophisticated strat- egy that involves simultaneous efforts and attacks in Iraq and Syria, the Middle East and North Africa, and the wider world. Civil wars are intensifying in Ukraine, Yemen, and Libya, causing massive migration waves. The recent terrorist attack in Paris has shown that ISIS supported homegrown terrorism is an increasing threat. This article discusses the development and internal issues of the most dangerous terrorist organization. Although it was not a purpose to analyze the international consequences of the recent ISIS attack in Paris, the authors express their hope that ISIS might make a strategic mistake. On 13rd November, 2015 can be a turning point in the fight against the Islamic State.

Keywords:

ISIS Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) DAESH – the Arabic equivalent of ISIL Islamic State terrorism jihadist Iraq Syria

How to Cite

Shamieh, L. and Szenes, Z. (2015) “The Rise of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)”, AARMS – Academic and Applied Research in Military and Public Management Science. Budapest, 14(4), pp. 363–378. doi: 10.32565/aarms.2015.4.10.

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