Controversy
Joe Biden
The Institute for the Study of War
Michael Erik Kurilla
Status:Open

Will the Islamic State Return to Syria?

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Claims

The Institute for the Study of War
The Institute for the Study of War"ISIS is likely already exploiting the post-Assad situation in Syria to continue its slow reconstitution in central Syria."Jan 09, 2025
Michael Erik Kurilla
Michael Erik Kurilla"There should be no doubt — we will not allow ISIS to reconstitute and take advantage of the current situation in Syria."Dec 09, 2024
Sinam Mohamad
Sinam Mohamad"The dramatic collapse of the regime forces creates a vacuum that will certainly be exploited by the Islamic State organization."Dec 07, 2024
Carsten Wieland
Carsten Wieland"And they [various IS cells] certainly do pose a threat [to Syria]."Dec 11, 2024
Mona Yacoubian
Mona YacoubianIf the Kurds are no longer able to maintain control of its detention sites, "ISIS would virtually overnight burst back onto the scene as a powerful force."Feb 14, 2024
Michael McCaul
Michael McCaul"If we withdraw our troops from Syria now, we could see a resurgence of ISIS or another lethal successor in a short time."Mar 10, 2023
Joe Biden
Joe Biden"We're clear-eyed about the fact that ISIS will try to take advantage of any vacuum to reestablish its capabilities to create a safe haven."Dec 09, 2024
Daniel Shapiro
Daniel Shapiro"We recognise that the evolving and volatile situation on the ground in Syria could provide ISIS with the opportunity to regroup, plan external attacks, and enhance their operations."Dec 09, 2024
J.D. Vance
J.D. Vance"Many of "the rebels" are a literal offshoot of ISIS. One can hope they've moderated [and don't resurge in Syria]."Jan 11, 2025
Aron Lund
Aron Lund"[I]t's likely that the Islamic State would exploit that [the current security architecture collapse] and gain in power and influence."Feb 14, 2024
Ali al-Hassan
Ali al-Hassan"Any [US] withdrawal [from the region] will cause the immediate activation of [IS] sleeper cells."Jan 08, 2025


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