Abstract: This qualitative study starts with the question that whether or not there are scientific and artistic components in the military tactics of ISIS. It looks into the major military tactics of ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) and identifies the nature of the tactics. In contrast to most of the existing literature on the issue—which emphasizes on the politicoeconomic factors behind the uprise of the phenomenal terrorist organization—this paper intends to illuminate.........
KEYWORD: ISIS, military tactics, science of tactics, arts of tactics, military operations, terrorist organization, military weapons.
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