In US war on IS, what would victory look like?
Washington (AFP) Oct 02, 2014 - The United States has yet to explain exactly what victory might look like in its war against the Islamic State group, but it is becoming clear that success will depend heavily on political events in Syria and Iraq that are beyond its control, experts say. The US strategy to "destroy" the IS jihadists is predicated on a series of high-stakes gambles that could take years to play out, particul ... more

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