US action against jihadists will rely on local troops
Defeat of the 'Islamic State' group in Iraq is possible, but containment is the most likely scenario in Syria
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- Operations
- Syria
- Iraq
- Close air support
- Alternate force structures
- Lingering questions
- Utility of air strikes
- Solidity of coalition
- Coalition support
- Outlook
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