ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and Syria) is one of the jihad extremist groups that are very dynamic in Syria and Iraq in the Middle East. The group is self-proclaimed in the world, claiming the religious authority over Muslims in the globe. In fact, they focus on bringing Muslims in the world under one political control, which entails controlling Jordan, Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, Southern turkey, as well as Cyprus. In the modern society, these are one of the threats on issues related to security. It is believed to be a terror group that has violated human rights in the world. ISIS began as a splinter group from the AL Qaeda. ISIS is known for killing people and carrying out crucifixions, public executions, and other crime related activities.
The initial strategy to earn revenue was through robbery and extortion, but the group has focused attacking and holding territories. Selecting the event is very important based on the threat that it poses to the United States and other countries in the world. Terrorism and terror-related groups are a threat to global security, which in the long run will affect the economic, social, and political platform of the world. The attacks going on currently in Syria and Iraq is important since it is a move to eliminating a global threat.
ISIS extremist fighters seized the military base in Northern Syria from the President Bashar al-Assad loyal forces. These are a clear indication the self-proclaimed group continues to solidify its control in Syria-Iraq border. The seizure of the military base provided the ISIS extremist fighters an opportunity to control Raqqa Province. The recent advances carried out by ISIS in eastern and northern Syria shows that the local military forces are weak and cannot battle with the group. President Obama asserted that the group is like cancer and should be eliminated in the Middle East. Assad forces have used air strike to bomb ISIS, but the lack ground force to hold ISIS. Many ISIS extremist fighters have been killed; hence, increasing conflict between the Syrian government and jihadist movement. The SANA (Syrian state news service) asserted that the troops managed to withdraw from the military base and were fighting ISIS nearby.
Another critical article focused on how it will take many years to destroy ISIS. The United States officials asserted that Barack Obama administration focuses on carrying out an attack against the ISIS (Islam State in Iraq and Syria), which may take close to three years. Sustained efforts are required to eliminate ISIS threat in the Middle East and other parts of the world. The first phase of destroying ISIS entails air campaigns. The campaigns are aimed at protecting intelligence, military personnel, American diplomats, as well as ethnic and religious minorities. The next phase will be carried out when the government of Iraq is inclusively formed. The phase will entail advising, equipping and training Iraq military. The final phase is tough since it will focus on destroying terrorist group inside Syria. The military campaign may last for three years. John Kerry asserted that they could eliminate ISIS. Some nations continue to support Obamas administration to carry out airstrikes in Iraq. Senior officials ruled out the use of troops in the ground. The effectiveness of ISIS destruction is based on how the government of Iraq will be inclusive. The efforts of Gulf Arab, American and Iraqi officials to persuade the Sunni tribesman are crucial.
The success of ISIS is attributed to terrorist techniques and military skill. The ISIS extremist continues to seize territories in Syria and Iraq. It is worth noting that the ISIS fighters have developed effective management structure that oversee issues related to military operations, local governance, recruitment, finance as well as arms. The self-declared leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is the chief executive officer. ISIS also have strong military leader Mr. Hussein. The fact that the group survived the counterterrorism surge shows how the group as emerged stronger. The successes of ISIS have alarmed regional security officials and the United States. In fact, regional security officials assert that ISIS fights more than any other insurgent group. In fact, they have well-coordinated operations that help them to hold territories. ISIS has received tremendous support from former Baath Party members and armed Sunni groups. The operations carried out by ISIS are managed using regional commanders. The fact that some of the ISIS commanders were Iraq military officers makes ISIS a well-informed group, especially in attacking Iraq officers.
The event is one of the important in the world. The issue of security is essential since it dictates various aspects associated to economy, socialization and global relationship. As a matter of fact, ISIS is a major threat to the United States and other countries in the world. For many years, terrorism has become an issue in many countries. ISIS seems to be one of the major issues that cannot be neglected. The organization and management of ISIS operation demonstrate how the self-proclaimed group is well established. The United States attack on ISIS is justified since most of the activities carried out by ISIS are inhumane and violate human rights. Destroying ISIS call for the corporation from all stakeholders in the world, beginning from the government of Syria and Iraq. The attack on ISIS could lead to death of innocent civilians; hence, it should be carried out with maximum care. For example, the United States attack on Iraq led to death of many innocent civilians.
