ISIS AND TERRORISM The Islamist Militant group ISIS

ISIS AND TERRORISM

The Islamist Militant group ISIS began in 2004. Some will claim that ISIS is linked to al Qaeda, but others believe that they are two separate groups. Both Isis and al Qaeda are radical anti-western groups, but Isis has proven to be more brutal and more effective at controlling territory it has seized. Osama Bin Laden Founder of al Qaeda

2004 al Qaeda is established in Iraq May 2014 ISIS kidnaps more than 140 school boys in Syria June 20 th 2014 Feb. 2014 al Qaeda renounces its ties with ISIS The United Nations announce that more than one million Iraqis have been displaced

June 30 th 2014 An estimated 1. 2 million Iraqis were forced from their homes August 2014 A video was posted to youtube showing the decapitating of a US journalist Sept. 2014 The United States carried out airstrikes against ISIS

2016 More gruesome videos were posted in the following months as well. Many of these images and videos were frequently posted in order to help the militant group gain more and more attention ● Jan. 24 th - ISIS released a video, claiming to show final messages from the paris attackers ● Feb. 21 - Multiple attacks in Homs and southern Damascus kill at least 122. ISIS claims to be responsible ● March 24 th - Attacks on the airport and subway station in Brussels, Belgium killed at least 30, wounded 230. ISIS claimed its “fighters” launched the attacks ● March 25 th - The Pentagon confirms that US military forces have killed ISIS finance manager, Abd al-Rahman Mustafa al-Qaduli (the groups no. 2 leader) ● May 11 th - ISIS claims responsibility for a bomb attack at a market in Baghdad, killing 64

Oil and Land: What ISIS controls The group (ISIS) seized control of Mosul, Iraq’s secondlargest city, last summer. But its power base is in Raqqa, eastern Syria, where ISIS is now in control of more than half of Syria’s oil assets along with a number of oil fields in Iraq. Oil is finding its way to the black market and could be making ISIS up to $3 million each year. Currently, the ISIS stronghold of Raqqa is surrounded by Iraqi forces trying to retake the city.

Due to the rapidly changing situation, much of this information in become outdated.

Terrorism: the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims. Terrorists have always existed. Getting rid of terrorism would be impossible, but it is reasonable to work towards lowering the threat of terrorism against the US and other countries around the world.

Who are terrorists targeting? Historically, tourism and terrorism are intertwined. At one point terrorists targeted politicians and chiefs of police. Now the targeted group of people seem to be international tourists and visitors. (ex: Paris Attacks)

What have we done in the past?

Security Measures Start to Increase After 9/11 bombings, the US had already begun implementing new security measures. ● President Bush provided $20 billion for the upgrading of security and intelligence. ● Carry on’s are checked, and it is not uncommon for bags to be hand searched.

US Customs and Border Protection Many things are required to enter the United States ● Some countries are part of the Visa Waiver Program ■ That means you don't need a visa if you are in the US for less than 90 days ● ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) ● US Passports

●All foreign travelers are required to complete Customs Declaration Form 6095 B and form I-94, Arrival/Departure record. This shows proof of exactly what someone is bringing into the country and exactly where someone came from. ●If you don’t declare anything (meaning you have not stated that you are traveling with any large amounts of cash, items you bought/received, or other items that must be declared) your belongings may still be searched

What needs to happen in the future. . . ?

Obama’s Approach President Obama has a strategic plan to fight terrorist group, ISIS. In his weekly address (March 26 th), he explained that we are going to continue to get rid of and defeat ISIS with an air campaign. With military drones, we can monitor what is happening, and shoot extremely precise missiles at targets.

Obama continued. . . He continued on by saying that we will provide support forces in Iraq and Syria who are fighting ISIS/ISIL on the ground. Although the plan is well thought out and strategic, some countries might think the U. S. is weak for not sending in our own troops to help. Obama’s plan seems to line up with the thought that we will only lose more American troops if they are sent to the Middle East. Syria and Iraq need to fight for themselves, but we will support them.

Trump’s Approach Donald Trump also has the same goals in mind as President Obama: To defeat and destroy ISIS. His plan is slightly more hands on. The basis of Trump’s strategy is a bombing campaign. He believes that the most efficient way to get rid of ISIS is by (literally) blowing up everything. This tactic would be efficient and would get the job done, but it could also cost the lives of innocent Iraqis and Syrians.

Both men have reasonable approaches to the situation, but until we can see into the future, everyone will have their own opinion on how to approach terrorist group ISIS.

Journals 1. If a draft were to occur to fight ISIS, would you go and fight or protest against this draft? Why? 2. Do people who commit acts of terrorism have a purpose besides gaining power? If yes, what purpose?

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