The Islamic State (Terrorist Organization) | RAND
Jul 1, 2022 · ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria), also known as ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant), is a Sunni jihadist group with a particularly violent ideology that calls itself a caliphate and …
Airpower Was Indispensable to Defeating ISIS
Feb 5, 2021 · Some argue that airpower could have been applied more vigorously in Operation Inherent Resolve to have more quickly defeated ISIS. Airpower was essential, but ground forces led by Iraqi …
The Role of U.S. Airpower in Defeating ISIS | RAND
Feb 12, 2021 · The United States used airpower in Syria and Iraq to halt ISIS's momentum and help defeat the organization, without committing a large number of ground forces.
Foundations of the Islamic State - RAND Corporation
May 18, 2016 · A thorough examination of the Islamic State's history and practices is useful for designing a coordinated and effective campaign against it — and for understanding why the group …
أبحاثنا عن داعش (الدولة الإسلامية في العراق وسوريا) | RAND
يقدّم هذا المنظور التحليليّ خياراتٍ من أجل التفعيل العملياتيّ للنتائج التي وصلنا إليها مؤخراً في مؤسسة RAND بشأن خصوم الدولة الإسلامية في العراق وسوريا (ISIS) ومناصريها عبر تويتر (Twitter).
Making Headway Against the Sinai Insurgency | RAND
Aug 12, 2019 · Since 2013, Egypt has been engaged in the Sinai Peninsula against a deadly ISIS-affiliated insurgency. To make headway, the Egyptian government could focus on providing services …
How ISIS Is Transforming | RAND
Sep 25, 2017 · The campaign to counter ISIS has made significant progress, but predictions of the group's demise are premature. It is transitioning from an insurgent organization with a fixed …
Fallout from Syria: Q&A with RAND Experts | RAND
Dec 11, 2024 · While HTS has historical founding roots with both ISIS and al Qaeda, the split from ISIS in the early 2010s was acrimonious. HTS leader Ahmed al-Sharaa's primary focus for fighting has …
The Power of Affiliates: Which ISIS Franchise Could Become the Most ...
Oct 9, 2018 · With ISIS's caliphate in ruins, one of its affiliates could grow to become even deadlier and more capable than the core organization was during its peak. And with franchise groups and affiliates …
Hezbollah's Network on America's Southern Doorstep | RAND
Apr 1, 2025 · Hezbollah's presence in Latin America rarely captures headlines. But this oversight may prove increasingly costly as the organization adapts its regional strategy amid mounting financial and …