Isis and its impact
- 1. ISIS And Its Impact In India
- 2. What is ISIS • The Islamic state which was previously known as Islamic state of Iraq and Levant . • It is an unrecognized state and jihadist group. • It claims authority over all the Muslims across world and wants to bring all the Muslim inhabited region under its direct political control. • It begins its territory in the Levant region , which includes Jordan, Israel , Palestine , Lebanon , Cyprus and an area in southern turkey that includes hatay. • The group has been officially designated as a foreign terrorist organization USA , UK , Canada , Australia ,Saudi Arabia , UN .
- 3. • The group in its original form was composed of and supported by a variety of Sunni insurgent groups , including its predecessor organizations , al Qaeda , Islamic state of Iraq and many more.
- 4. Growth of Isis • Isis grew significantly as an organization owing to its participation in Syrian civil war and the strength of its leader , Abu bark al Baghdadi. • Economic and political discrimination against Iraqi Sunnis since the fall of Sadddam Hussein also helped to gain its support At the height of the Iraq war its forerunner enjoyed a significant presence in the Iraqi governess
- 5. • In the ongoing Syrian civil war Isis has a large presence in the Syrian governess
- 6. • Isis is known for its harsh interpretation of wahhabi Islam and its brutal violence , which is directed at shia Muslims and Christians in particular . • It has least 4000 fighters in its ranks in Iraq who, in addition to attacks on government and military targets , have claimed the responsibility for attacks that have killed thousands of civilians . • Isis had close links with al Qaeda until 2014 but in February of this year after an eight month power struggle , all Qaeda cut all the ties with Isis because of its brutality and notorious intractability
- 7. AIM • ISIS original aim was to establish a caliphate in the Sunni majority regions of Iraq . Following its involvement in the Syrian civil war ,this expanded to include controlling Sunni majority areas of Syria. A caliphate was proclaimed on 29 June 2014 , Abu bakr al Baghdadi was named as its caliph
- 8. Ideology and beliefs • Isis is an extremis group which follows al-Qaeda's hard line ideology and adheres to global jihadists principles . • Isis emerged from the ideology of Muslim brotherhood ,the world’s first Islamism group dating back to the late 1920 in egypt,which follows an extremes anti western interpretation of Islam ,promotes religious violence and regards those who do not agree with its interpretation as infidels and apostates
- 9. • Isis ideology originates in the branch of modern Islam that aims to return to the early days of Islam , rejecting later innovations in the religion which it believes corrupt its original spirit . • Sunni scholars says that Isis and related terrorist groups are not Sunnis at all , but are saving as an imperial anti Islamic agenda. • Isis believe that only a legitimate authority can undertake the leadership of jihad , and that the first priority over other areas of combat ,such as fighting against non Muslim countries , is the purification of Islamic society.
- 10. GOAL • From its beginning the establishment of a pure Islamic state has been one of Isis's main goals. • According to journalist Sarah Birke one of the “significant differences between nursra front and Isis is that ISIS “tends to be more focused on establishing its own rule on conquered territory “. While both groups share the ambition to build an Islamic state ,ISIS is far more ruthless… carrying out sectarian attacks and imposing sharpie law immediately”.
- 11. • ISIS finally achieved its goal on 29 June 2014 , when it declared the territory Islamic state which it occupied in Iraq and Syria a new caliphate • A video was released in which announced the group intention to eliminate all modern borders between Islamic middle eastern countries.
- 12. Territorial Claims • On 13 October 2006 the group announced the establishment of the Islamic state of Iraq ,which claimed authority over Iraqi governorates. • In 2013 expansion of the group into Syria and the announcement of the Islamic state of Iraq and the Levant.
- 13. Finances • Donation only 5% of their operating budget • 20% generated through kidnapping ,extortion racket and other activities. • The organization worth US$2 billion , making it richest jihadist group in world
- 14. Equipment 1. Surface to air stinger missiles 2. M198 howitzers 3. DShk guns mounted on gun 4. Self propelled guns and at least one scud missile. 5. UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters and cargo planes. 6. Captured nuclear materials from Mosul university in July 2014
- 15. Impact in India • With new government focusing more on SAARC nations ,it will be a tough for them to deal with the countries like Afghanistan which will be under danger with expansion of Isis • India’s major crude oil provider countries are under threat with Isis ,so any invasion in these countries by Isis would directly affect India's consumption of crude oil .It may lead to price rise and weak the country’s economy.
- 16. • As proposed by the end of 2014 us troops will leave Afghanistan and at present Afghanistan troops are not trained enough to fight the militants of Isis . So it will be a direct threat to the Afghanistan . India can help Afghanistan by following ways • Providing military aid • Providing equipment • Training their troops • Infrastructure development so that Afghanistan can counter Isis militants.
- 17. MY VIEWS 1. Isis is now becoming a headache for the world and with the acceleration it is expanding it is a serious danger to the world peace 2. Al Baghdadi has emerged as a new laden in the world terrorism . To stop him should be the priority of the UN. 3. With only single permanent member in security council from Asia and increasing terrorism , it is a point to be kept to reform UN Security Council.
- 18. • Nato forces and UN Peacekeepers should involve more in the matter of Isis invasion of Iraq. • With India’s oil import under danger India should also participate and involve in the matter of Isis and also rescue the Indians in Iraq.