The Global Threat As A Global Movement Of Iraq And Syria /...

There is a radical emergent militant Islamic revolution manifesting in different forms around the globe. Why is this phenomenon occurring and what are the best options available for the operational artist to counter it where it occurs? This paper examines the global jihadist threat as currently manifesting itself through groups such as Al Qaeda and Islamic State of Iraq and Syria/Levant (ISIS/ISIL). There are several arguments furthered by this paper building on the works of other scholars and analysts. Primarily that the current jihadists threat is actually a global revolutionary movement against the established world order following Mao’s three phases of protracted war. Second, that the fractures within the jihadist movement constitute an internal nascent civil war presenting seams that can be exploited. Third, that to exploit the seams presented a global coalition is required to maximize capabilities and minimize hurdles within the global system to address the transnational threat. The working hypothesis is that there is a global insurgency consisting of currently disparate and dispersed radical militant Islamic groups that has not yet coalesced into a coherent whole. The path of humanity is a continuum. Historical events at once inform as well as shape current and future events. Only through analysis of past and current variables can comprehensive understanding inform the future. The focus of this paper is on the jihadist threat, but this threat does not operate orShow MoreRelatedMy Country Assessment Of Syria1461 Words   |  6 PagesMy country assessment of Syria contains much of the recent history, but I believe to truly understand what is happening today, we must understand how historically Syrian politics, geopolitical regional experiences and culture has come into play in the world understanding of a proud, but fractured Country. In this assessment I will tackle modern history, political and insurgent threats to the region and to the United States foreign missions as well as short and long term analysis on the directionRead MoreDomestic Terrorism And International Terrorism1939 Words   |  8 Pagesterrorist/animal rights extremist, and more currently the â€Å"Sovereign Citizen† extremist movement. These three groups of domestic terrorist will be further examined later in this paper. International Terrorism is categorized by the FBI as occurring primarily outside the territorial jurisdiction of the United States, and/or transcends national borders, but is carried out by an international terrorist group. The greatest threat to national security is international terrorism, because these groups are becomingRead MoreThe Intelligence Reform And Terrorism Prevention2210 Words   |  9 PagesSeptember 11, 2001, since the attack of September 11; we have undertook two wars, one in Iraq and the other in Afghanistan and also established some very important intelligence organizations, namely the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and have done many other things to fight the war against al-Qaeda and any other form of terrorist, but we have yet eliminated the threat of terrorism which might never do. Al Qaeda, which stand for (â€Å"the base†) is a multi-layered