Islamic State set for serious losses in Iraq in 2016
After defeat in Ramadi, the jihadists face major coalition operations to retake their key cities
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- Raqqa first
- Mosul next
- Military challenges
- Political challenges
- ISG's vulnerabilities
- Long road to Mosul
- Outlook
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_350.jpg "Volunteers from Mosul take part in military training in Dohuk province (Reuters/Ari Jalal)")