The Islamic State and its Battle for Iraq

Authors

Sumer Wacthendorf, Tower Center

Abstract

Sumer Wachtendorf examines the rise of the Islamic State (IS) and its empowerment due to U.S. actions in Iraq. The paper delves into IS's origins, the repercussions of the Iraq War, and the group's impact on U.S. national security, arguing that American military strategies inadvertently strengthened such insurgent groups​

Recommended Citation

Wacthendorf, Sumer (2024) "The Islamic State and its Battle for Iraq," The Dialogue: Vol. 5: Iss. 2, Article 5.
Available at: https://scholar.smu.edu/thedialogue/vol5/iss2/5