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The Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL, emerged as a major threat to global security in the early 2010s. The group's rise to prominence was swift and brutal, and at its peak, it controlled large swaths of territory in Iraq and Syria.

The war against the Islamic State was a complex and protracted conflict that involved multiple countries and organizations. The United States played a leading role in the fight against ISIS, and President Barack Obama authorized the first airstrikes against the group in 2014.

Degrade and Destroy: The Inside Story of the War Against the Islamic State, from Barack Obama to Donald Trump

by Michael R. Gordon

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The war against the Islamic State was a long and bloody conflict, but it ultimately resulted in the defeat of the group. In 2019, ISIS was defeated in its last major stronghold in Syria, and the group's leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was killed in a US raid.

The Rise of the Islamic State

The Islamic State emerged from the chaos of the Syrian civil war. The group was founded in 2003 by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, a Jordanian militant who had fought against US forces in Iraq.

Al-Zarqawi's group quickly gained a reputation for its brutality. The group carried out numerous suicide bombings and other attacks against Iraqi civilians and security forces.

In 2006, al-Zarqawi was killed in a US airstrike. However, the group continued to grow and expand under the leadership of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

In 2014, ISIS launched a major offensive in Iraq and Syria. The group quickly seized control of large swaths of territory, including the cities of Mosul and Raqqa.

ISIS's rapid rise to power was due to a number of factors, including the weakness of the Iraqi and Syrian governments, the group's ruthless tactics, and the influx of foreign fighters.

The US-Led War Against the Islamic State

The United States played a leading role in the fight against the Islamic State. In 2014, President Barack Obama authorized the first airstrikes against the group.

The US also provided military training and assistance to Iraqi and Syrian forces fighting against ISIS.

The US-led coalition against ISIS also included countries such as the United Kingdom, France, and Canada.

The war against the Islamic State was a long and bloody conflict. However, it ultimately resulted in the defeat of the group.

The Defeat of the Islamic State

In 2019, ISIS was defeated in its last major stronghold in Syria. The group's leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was killed in a US raid.

The defeat of ISIS was a major victory for the US-led coalition. However, the group remains a threat, and it is likely to continue to carry out attacks in the years to come.

The Legacy of the War Against the Islamic State

The war against the Islamic State was a complex and protracted conflict. The war had a significant impact on the countries involved, and it will continue to shape the region for years to come.

The war against the Islamic State also raised a number of important questions about the use of force, the role of international organizations, and the nature of terrorism.

The legacy of the war against the Islamic State will be debated for years to come.