Understanding the Islamic State
Category: WORLDPOST
Either way, it underscores the fact that Islamic State does not fit into any neat pigeon holes. It may be a proto-nation or even the core of a new proto-empire. It is certainly more than just a militant jihadist movement. It is a complex, multifaceted phenomenon which is still not entirely understood and whose impact on the world is still evolving.
By Joseph V. Micallef, ContributorBest Selling Military History and World Affairs Author and Key..., 2015-05-09