The Battle For Mosul Could End ISIS. Here’s Why
Has ISIS Already Lost The War In Iraq And Syria? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzbAGhzu86w&list=PLS0CO0PT_kEKkd3Q9grmgsWqj3xRhYcMz How Does ISIS Get Its Money? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0t...
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In 2014, the Islamic State became an international terrorist threat when it seized large territories of Iraq and Syria. One of the group’s greatest and most surprising gains was Iraq’s second-largest city, Mosul. Roughly two years later, ISIS has lost about half of its territory in Iraq, and US-backed forces have launched an operation to retake Mosul, which experts say could mark the beginning of the end for the jihadist group. So why is Mosul so crucial for ISIS? Well, it’s important to note that the Islamic State’s power is almost entirely predicated on land. The terror group’s goal is to overthrow governments and wage war until they secure a global caliphate. They’ve been able to fund their operation largely through robbing banks, tax...
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In 2014, the Islamic State became an international terrorist threat when it seized large territories of Iraq and Syria. One of the group’s greatest and most surprising gains was Iraq’s second-largest city, Mosul. Roughly two years later, ISIS has lost about half of its territory in Iraq, and US-backed forces have launched an operation to retake Mosul, which experts say could mark the beginning of the end for the jihadist group. So why is Mosul so crucial for ISIS? Well, it’s important to note that the Islamic State’s power is almost entirely predicated on land. The terror group’s goal is to overthrow governments and wage war until they secure a global caliphate. They’ve been able to fund their operation largely through robbing banks, tax...
