Międzynarodowa reakcja na powstanie tzw. Państwa Islamskiego
The reaction of the USA, Russia and the Middle East to the creation of the so-called Islamic State in Syria and Iraq
Author(s): Krzysztof BojkoSubject(s): Security and defense, Military policy, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Collegium Civitas
Keywords: Islamic State; Daesh; Global Coalition Against Daesh; anti-terrorist operation; chemical attack; Islamic radicalism; Khilafat; Salafi movement; Kurdish question
Summary/Abstract: The establishment in June 2014 of the so-called Islamic State (Daesh) in Iraq and Syria, in particular its rapid success territorial, including support, which began Daesh enjoying among some circles of radical Middle East, but also in many European countries, it was a shock for both for of the establishment's rulers in the region and for Western leaders. In order to prevent Daesh from spreading to other countries in the region, Barack Obama's administration organized a Global Coalition Against Daesh. In these actions against the spread of Daesh Russia and Iran was also included, but the main goal of both countries is to prevent the fall of the regime in Damascus. The loss by Daesh majority territory in 2017 does not mean the elimination of the organization radicalism of the Middle East. There are however some new flashpoints, including those related to the Kurdish issue, as well as the problem of radicalized fighters returning to their countries of origin.
Journal: Zoon Politikon
- Issue Year: 8/2017
- Issue No: 8
- Page Range: 313-338
- Page Count: 26
- Language: Polish