Summary:
The book provides an in-depth analysis of the rise and evolution of the Islamic State, examining its ideological roots, strategic dynamics, and the socio-political contexts that facilitated its rapid expansion. It also explores the group's impact on global security and the responses of regional and international powers to the threat it poses.
Key points:
1. ISIS Origins: Gerges traces ISIS back to post-2003 Iraq chaos, evolving from al-Qaeda in Iraq to ISIS, exploiting sectarian conflicts and the disbanded Iraqi army.
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