Rise of ISIS influenced by US invasion of Iraq from "summary" of Black Flags by Joby Warrick
The rise of ISIS was not an inevitable consequence of the U. S. invasion of Iraq, but it was influenced by a series of events that followed. The power vacuum created by the removal of Saddam Hussein's regime allowed for the emergence of extremist groups like al-Qaeda in Iraq, which eventually morphed into ISIS. The heavy-handed tactics used by the U. S. military during the occupation further fueled resentment and provided recruitment opportunities for jihadist groups. The U. S. invasion also inadvertently contributed to the radicalization of Sunni Muslims in Iraq who felt marginalized by the new Shia-dominated government. The de-Baathification policies implemented by the U. S. disbanded the Iraqi army and government institutions, leaving many Sunnis without jobs or a sense of belonging in post-invasion Iraq. This sense of disenfranchisement pushed some Sunnis towards extremist groups that promised to restore their power and influence. The U. S. military's reli...
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