Abstract
Based on the scrutiny of daily Iraqi newspapers, this article offers a collective profile of the commanders in the Islamic State (IS), the so-called Dawa'ish. From the highest level to the lowest ranks, Iraqis form the large majority of the commanders of IS in both Iraq and Syria. After determining the national background and discussing the role of non-Iraqis in the ranks of IS, the article focuses on the social, tribal, and regional backgrounds of the Iraqis in IS' ranks, providing in-depth information on the social and political background of IS in Iraqi society.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 16-28 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Perspectives on Terrorism |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Ba'ath
- Iraq
- Islamic State
- Terrorist profile
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Safety Research
- Political Science and International Relations
- Law