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Biography & History

Black Flags

Biography & History

Black Flags

Joby Warrick

ISIS, a well-known terrorist group, emerged from years of turmoil and rebellion in the Middle East. The rise of this notorious organization can be attributed largely to one individual, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. Would you like to introduce to your colleagues? Don't forget, we have options for group subscriptions as well. Simply click the link below, or reach out to your Learning & Development department for more information on how can help you and your team grow, both personally and professionally.

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Black Banners (2015) recounts the genesis tale of the notorious extremist faction recognized as the Islamic State or ISIS. These brief passages chronicle a narrative that commences with a nascent rebellion in Iraq subsequent to the American intervention in 2003 and culminates with one of the most influential and chilling militant entities in history.

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Joby Warrick is a long-time reporter for the Washington Post and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for journalism. His other titles include The Triple Agent.

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The origin of ISIS can be linked to the liberation of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi from a prison in Jordan in 1999.

After being released from prison, Zarqawi established a chain of terrorist training facilities.

Unraveling Chaos: Zarqawi's Rise and Iraq's Fall

Zarqawi joined forces with al-Qaeda in Iraq even though they had differing views.

Zarqawi's cruelty went too far, resulting in his murder.

Rise of ISIS: From Chaos to Caliphate

The extremist group evolved into a well-established military force and, by 2013, ISIS was formally established.

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