Isis, just another buzzword?

[factseeker88]

The single most important factor in ISIS' recent resurgence is the conflict between Iraqi Shias and Iraqi Sunnis. ISIS fighters themselves are Sunnis, and the tension between the two groups is a powerful recruiting tool for ISIS.


The conflict betweeen Iraqi Sunnis and Shias sustains ISIS - 17 things about ISIS and Iraq you need to know - Vox


Does this mean that Isis is just another name for the militant Sunnis, a new buzzword like al qaeda to revive the fading interest of the US public, to sell more newspapers, to attracts more sponsors?




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[Twilight Hue]

It would appear likely so. This conflict has been going on for a long time now. A lot of blood and lives hasn't affected the resilience of either sect. The designations just reflect attempts at regrouping and renewal involving a tiring protracted conflict that remains invasive and destructive for all directly and indirectly involved.

 

[Revoltingest]

For what it's worth.....
Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[factseeker88]

It would appear likely so. This conflict has been going on for a long time now. A lot of blood and lives hasn't affected the resilience of either sect. The designations just reflect attempts at regrouping and renewal involving a tiring protracted conflict that remains invasive and destructive for all directly and indirectly involved.

It seems that beating the propaganda drum is more important to than the actual war.

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