U.S. Strategy Against ISIS
* The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.
Stephen Kappes and David Ignatius talked about ongoing efforts and challenges of combating *ISIL. Topics included the differences between de… read more
Stephen Kappes and David Ignatius talked about ongoing efforts and challenges of combating *ISIL. Topics included the differences between dealing with the Iraqi and Syrian governments; Iran’s interests in the conflict; other regional partners such as Turkey, Kurdistan, Russia, and Saudi Arabia; and internal problems for the U.S. approach. Tom Sanderson moderated the discussion, “Degrade and Defeat: Examining the Anti-ISIS Strategy.”
* The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State. close
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Thomas M. Sanderson Director Center for Strategic and International Studies->Transnational Threats Project
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