ISIS: An Introduction and Guide to the Islamic State (2016)

Introduction: The Significance of ISIS

What’s in a Name?: IS, ISIS, ISIL, Da’ash

What Is ISIS?

Leaders of ISIS

The History and Operations of ISIS: Iraq to Syria to Iraq Again

Ideas behind ISIS

Enemies of ISIS

The Attraction of ISIS

Allegiance to ISIS: The Loyal Following

ISIS and the Media

Life in the Islamic State

Is ISIS a State?

Reference Entries

Obama Administration Strategy Report, March 24, 2016