Islamic State global expansion builds resilience
The prominence of the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria overshadows its successful expansionary strategy elsewhere
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- ISG's expansion strategy
- Wilayat selection
- Operational support
- Regional campaigns
- Prospects for expansion
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