Quick Brief On The Islamic State

What it does

Learn enough about the Islamic State to have an educated conversation.After reading this politically neutral brief you will be able to talk intelligently about:The organization's historyHow they are fundedKey actorsRecent eventsWhy they are relevantTotal reading time is less than 5 minutes.About The Author:Matt Hughes holds a Bachelors Degree in International Relations from the University of South

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