To defeat IS we must destroy it?

The US and its NATO allies have vowed to defeat Islamic State and ultimately destroy it. While at odds with global norms, such a proposed destruction campaign may be strategically necessary. It remains to be seen, however, if there will be any political resolve to undertake such a long and costly ca...

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Bibliographische Detailangaben
1. Verfasser: Dorsey, James M.
Weitere Verfasser: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format: Commentary
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2015
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Online Zugang:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/93990
http://hdl.handle.net/10220/38433
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Zusammenfassung:The US and its NATO allies have vowed to defeat Islamic State and ultimately destroy it. While at odds with global norms, such a proposed destruction campaign may be strategically necessary. It remains to be seen, however, if there will be any political resolve to undertake such a long and costly campaign against IS.