Comparison Of Militaristic Groups

Modern terrorism, as deduced from this literature, is acts to violence strategically used by secular groups spanning international borders with the aim of achieving a desired outcome. Further, it can be seen as organized activity whose genesis can be traced back to the 1880’s. From then to now there are identifiable traits and patterns observed from different (terrorist) groups which have allowed for the conceptualization of the term modern terrorism. This concept therefore, can be best explained in the context of being a wave or having a life cycle. That means it is a cycle of activity demarked by phases from inception and expands along the way then eventually it declines. The world, thus far, has experienced four waves of modern

ISIS is being led by multiple people who are extremely resistant to compromise and believe that they are following a prophecy. They have a divine prophecy that they will either be led to a great demise or a wonderful ending where they will come out on top. ISIS is vastly different than many other groups by the fact that they are led by a very strong willed leadership.

ISIS stands for Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. It is referred as a terrorist group by the United States, whereas ISIS considers themselves to be an army instead. ISIS has been responsible for many gruesome attacks all over the world one of them being the execution of Jordanian pilot Moaz al-Kasasbeh. They originated from Al-Qaeda in Iraq but they had big ambitions by kicking America out and setting up an Islamic state. To this date hold their land there unlike other groups like Al-Qaeda and Taliban. They have a huge support from people as their count being over 30,000 soldiers and followers. They are heavily armed, can fund themselves, have an organized infrastructure, and can cause a lot of damage. Later in 2006, their brutality lost them the support of Iraqi Sunnis who partnered with US forces to help push them out of the country. And for this incident, America takes a lot of credit for this and call it the Surge in which they helped Sunnis rise up against Al-Qaeda in Iraq’s rule. This led to Al-Qaeda in Iraq being defeated but not destroyed by only being driven out of the land they used to control and later they began rebuilding themselves by being involved in the fighting in Syria as they were trying to throw the Shiite Assad regime. Due to their brutal and severe tactics, Al-Qaeda disavowed Al-Qaeda in Iraq. Later in February 2014, the group Al-Qaeda in Iraq

Most ISIS practice customs from the 7th century, but the methods they use to fight a war are 21st century techniques. ISIS have an advanced computer network that uses social media to attract terrorists worldwide to help them attack countries like the United States. Many countries have been victims of cyber attacks but may not realize it until long after the security breach occurred.

For example, the Al Qaeda terrorist group represents itself extremely patriotic. They stand for what they want and fight for their rights. Although Al Qaeda is known to be negatively effective, they follow the same path that countries took during World War I. They are especially nationalistic for the reason that they have their own separate beliefs from other countries. Because they represent themselves with different beliefs, they cause a great deal of conflict between the countries of the world much like how World War I was started. Al Qaeda is also merely powerful in behalf of their population and weaponry which scares a load of people in the world. Citizens, much like in World War I, fill with fear of this overpowering control. Despite the fact they come from a different time era, Al Qaeda and European countries from the war share a ton of similarities. Because of overpowering military, decreased freedom, and overbearing nationalism between any countries, little arguments eventually turn into

Although the Nazi regime did not have computers, the social influence of propaganda was still successful. Propaganda is used as a tool to manipulate and provoke behaviors to further the intentions of the group. When people already have pre-existing beliefs, they are enhanced by propaganda, which makes it a useful, but dangerous tool when the intentions of the group are to harm those who have different beliefs. Similar to the Nazis, the intentions of ISIS is to protect the land and, according to the Quran, only Muslims may live in the caliphate while obeying and promoting their government efforts. Many online ISIS supporters will never actually come into contact with ISIS soldiers, but the power of their social media support system is still strong enough to worry the U.S. government that they may have gained followers who reside on American soil and are a significant threat to national

2. Isis is an Iraqi terrorist group who is trying to gain more control over the war torn country. The group has “a reputation for brutal rule in the areas that it controls”(CNN). Many innocent civilians have been killed due to the inhumane acts that this group has committed. They have been named “the most cash-rich militant group in the world”(CNN).

Each member believes the whole world should be under Sharia Law. Their goal is to establish a “caliphate,” or one political and religious leader. Women are treated like animals, they are also made to cover up from head to toe. The only thing to be seen on a woman is her eyes. ISIS believes alcohol is abysmal, and will harm or kill anyone under the influence. Everyone in this group hates all non-believers. These members justify their hate by this verse from the Quran “Obey Allah and the Messenger (Muhammad); but if they turn away, then indeed, Allah does not love the disbelievers.” Members of ISIS will jail or kill anyone who does not believe as they

The decline of the Ottoman Empire led to terrorist movements, specifically Islamic terrorism. Wanting to spread their beliefs through violence, Islamic terrorist groups began to try to overpower certain nations. It not only existed in the later history but still seems to play a big role even today. This has spread throughout the world from the horrific tragedy of the World Trade Center all the way to the multiple bombings in the London Underground. One main terrorist group that has our focus today would be ISIS whose purpose is to create an Islamic state. This is only one example of a current Islamic terrorist group. Power, religion, and beliefs are what seem to make up the goal of what these Islamic terrorist groups are trying to allow.

This group is also very traditional when it comes to their religion. While al Qaeda was a modern group with modern political views, ISIS has a tendency to stick to old fashioned Islam, speaking in terms and phrases that Islam people now don’t understand or relate to. Their leaders have said that they will not and cannot abandon the governing precepts that were embedded in Islam by the prophet Muhammad and his earliest followers. They believe that out of all the Islam culture, they are the most radical and accurate Islamists there are because they do refer back to the origination of Islam. All of their decisions, actions, etc. are referred back to and based off of the Prophetic Methodology which is the following of the prophecy by Muhammad.(4) Muslims have a rule book called the Koran that is filled with specific rules that are to be followed. It states that crucifixion is one of the only punishments for anyone who objects or disagrees with the Islam religion. The ninth chapter orders them to fight Christians and Jews until they pay their jizya or tax with complete submission. The prophet Muhammad is the one who created the Koran and all of the rules included in it. ISIS takes the Koran very seriously. More seriously than any Islam group ever has. It’s almost as if they have an obsession with following the rules that Muhammad set. The only group before ISIS that has come even close to being similar in actions and the kind of serious

But, ISIS on the other hand requires territory to remain legitimate. This group is also very traditional when it comes to their religion and practices. While Al Qaeda was a modern group with modern political views, ISIS has a tendency to stick to old fashioned Islam, speaking in terms and phrases that Islamic people now don’t understand or relate to. Their leaders have said that they will not and cannot abandon the governing precepts that were embedded in Islam by the prophet Muhammad and his earliest followers (Wood, 2015). They believe that out of entire Islamic culture, they are the most radical and accurate Islamists there are because they do refer back to the origination of Islam. All of their decisions, actions, etc. are referred back to and based off of the Prophetic Methodology which is the following of the prophecy by Muhammad. Muslims have a book called the Koran that is filled with specific rules and guidelines that are to be followed. It states that crucifixion is one of the only punishments for anyone who objects or disagrees with the Islamic, Sunni religion. The ninth chapter orders them to fight Christians and Jews until they pay their Jizya or tax with complete submission. The prophet Muhammad is the one who created the Koran and all that it entails. ISIS takes the Koran very seriously. More seriously than any Islamic group ever has. It’s almost as if they have an obsession with following the rules that Muhammad has set

Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), which controls territory mainly in Iraq and Syria, was formed in April 2013, it was grown out of al Qaeda. The main ideology behind the organisation is based on Islamism, Salafism and Salafi Jihadism. ISIS was originally founded by Abu Musab al Zarqawi in Iraq. Before ISIL was established, Zarqawi has set up an al Qaeda franchise in Iraq during the occupation of country by the Americans. Later, however, Zarqawi became so extreme, his brutal actions in Iraq offended the jihadists, and led to al Qaeda disavowing him.

The World War would continue to affect nations’ goals and ambitions for years to come including, the issues of Isis, the black hand, as well as the beginning to World War II. Today Isis has adopted imperialistic ideas to take over and control land from Syria to Iraq. By using military force, they have taken over, threatening several lands, and even cutting off people’s heads. Also used later, was the idea of realpolitik, as the black hand would use terrorist methods to promote their rule. Following the disruption of war, the idea of nationalism along with industrialization, led to the idea of imperialism that would affect centuries to come. By influence, as well as extending their power, nations would continue to use these ideas and apply them to our own society, which is what caused the beginning of World War II. After being conquered by Germany, and Hitler, people continued to fight back using ideals adopted in this

Their have been terrorists and terrorist organizations before, but, ISIS has been the most focused of terror groups in a long time. ISIS is one of the most dangerous terror organizations in the world, founded in the islamic state of Iraq. Abu Musab al-Zarqawi founded ISIS in 1999. Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was a soldier in another terrorist group named Al Qaeda. In 2004 al-Zarqawi established al Qaeda in Iraq. Al Qaeda had a lot or armies focus on them for a while, but ever since, ISIS came in wreaking havoc, blowing up public and religious sites, decapitating victims, crucifying people and doing public executions. All the attention was taken off of Al Qaeda for a while. He was soon killed in an airstrike attack in 2006. The current leader of ISIS, Al

“ISIS is known for killing dozens of people at a time and carrying out public executions, crucifixions and other acts.”36 The time periods these two terrorist organizations reside in have influences on their capabilities. Guns, bombs, and other weapons have had significant improvements since the early 1900s and technology has allowed ISIS to recruit members in a fashion that the Black Hand never could. The regional locations where these terrorist organizations formed give them different settings. The Black Hand wanted self-determination and freedom for Serbia from the oppression of the Ottoman Empire. ISIS developed in a much more war-torn, unstable environment. This allowed for more extremist leaders to arise and form groups like ISIS.