Vocabulary Words Terrorism – Sectarianism – Sunni – Shia – Kurds – Caliphate – Sharia – Jihad – Jihadism – Islamism –

OA What do you see? What is the Political Cartoon about? What is the main message of the author?

Islamic State http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-35695648

Islamic State Jihadist Militant group that proclaimed its cailaphate in 2014 Controls territories in Syria and Iraq Islamic State (IS) al-Dawla al-Islamiya al-Iraq al-Sham (DAESH) Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)

Soviet Afghan War: Mujahedeen fighters called for Jihad Osama bin Laden Abu Musab al-Zarqawi

Al Qaeda Osama bin Laden founder of al-Qaeda, the organization that claimed responsibility for the September 11 attacks on the United States Took refuge in Afghanistan and Pakistan Protected by the Taliban

War on Terror Afghan War (2001-2014) Target Al-Qaeda, Taliban and their affiliates Severely weakened Al-Qaeda and its associates Unable to completely drive out the Taliban Resurgence of the Taliban Unable to create a centralized government in Afghanistan

Hussein was captured and tried for atrocities against humanity Iraq War 2003 – 2011 Falsified CIA report of possessing Weapons of Mass Destruction, and aiding terrorist groups “Preemptive strike” They found no evidence of weapons of mass destruction Saddam Hussein’s government shut down, and the Iraqi military and officials were disbanded Hussein was captured and tried for atrocities against humanity U.S. was unable to establish a centralized government New Iraqi military was weak Sectarian violence rose: Sunnis and Shia factions created massive unrest

Jihadist in Iraq Jihadists and terrorists flocked to Iraq Zarqawai formed an Jihadist group that will later be called Al-Qaeda of Iraq. Disgruntled (unhappy) Sunni soldiers and officials of Iraq joined Zarqawai and other militant groups Targeted western powers and Shias American led forces fought Jihadist groups Jihadist in Iraq Almost all the original leaders were killed Zarqawai was killed in June 2006

Arab Springs Revolutionary wave of demonstrations and protests (both non-violent and violent), riots, and civil wars in the Arab world that began on 18 December 2010 in Tunisia with the Tunisian Revolution Wave of Tunisia

Syrian Civil War 2011, Syrians demanded democratic reforms and the release of political prisoners. President Bashar al-Assad’s security forces retaliated by opening fire on the protesters.

Syrian Civil War Nationwide protests against President Bashar al-Assad's government, led to conflicts between several rebel forces Conflicts become overtly sectarian Shia Alawite–dominated government forces, militias and other Shia groups fighting primarily against Sunni-dominated rebel groups Both the rebels and Assad has been accused of using chemical warfare

Syrian Civil War International conflict Refugee problems Islamic State US backing rebels Russia backing Assad Saudi Arabia backing Sunni Iran backing Shias Refugee problems Islamic State International Terrorism

Islamic State Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Sunni militant, was detained and held in prison called Camp Bucca He established criminal networks with ex-Hussein’s military officials and other Jihadists Later released Became the new leader of coalition of Jihadists Who were the American government funding in Syria?

Islamic State Baghdadi sent men to join with the Sunni rebels in Syria—and quickly took control of the eastern region. Proclaimed a worldwide caliphate in June 2014 Baghdadi was established as the “Caliph” of the Islamic State

IS Territory in 2015

Atrocities Committed by IS Shia were weeded out, bound, and trucked away to be systematically shot dead in prepared trenches. Camp Speicher – 1700 is presumed to be dead Atrocities being committed against religious minorities. Christians, Yazidis, Non-Sunni Muslims, and Kurds. Women and children are being sold and bartered as chattels, and used as sex slaves. Destruction of pre-Islamic artifacts and heritage sites. Palmyra 4. International Terrorism

Atrocities Committed by IS Terrorism on Social Media Journalists who lost their lives: Steven Sotloff, David Haines, James Foley, Alan Henning, Abdul Rahman (Peter) Kassig

http://www. bbc. com/travel/story/20160408-should-palmyra-be-restored http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20160408-should-palmyra-be-restored?ocid=fbtvl Terrorism on Social Media Journalists who lost their lives: Steven Sotloff, David Haines, James Foley, Alan Henning, Abdul Rahman (Peter) Kassig

Paris Attack 2015 Series of coordinated terrorist attacks occurred in Paris – mass shootings and suicide bombings Islamic State have taken responsibility for the attack 130 people have died over three hundred have been injured

Attack on Istanbul, Turkey 2016 2016 Brussels, Belgium bombings Other Attacks Attack on Istanbul, Turkey 2016 2016 Brussels, Belgium bombings March in Istanbul in a busy shopping center five deaths Coordinated attack on an airport in brussels 32 dead and 300 injured

Coalition against IS US led Coalition Russian led Coalition US Australia France Netherlands Jordan Morocco UK Denmark Bahrain Qatar Saudi Arabia Turkey United Arab Emirates (No soldiers on foot) Russian led Coalition Russia Syria Iran Iraq