Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) — overview, history and impact
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
ISIL (also ISIS, IS, or Daesh) is a Salafi‑jihadist militant group that declared a caliphate in 2014. This article outlines its origins, ideology, territorial rule, tactics, affili…
Syrian Civil War
The multi-sided conflict in Syria that began in 2011, involving state forces, opposition groups, foreign actors and militant organizations.
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Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) — overview, history and impact
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant
ISIL (also ISIS, IS, or Daesh) is a Salafi‑jihadist militant group that declared a caliphate in 2014. This article outlines its origins, ideology, territorial rule, tactics, affili…
Syrian civil war (2011–present)
Syrian civil war
Multi-sided armed conflict that began in 2011 in Syria; involves domestic factions, regional powers and global actors and has caused large-scale displacement and humanitarian crise…