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Islamic State
Invasion of Iraq
Destruction of Saddam era government and infrastructure
Saddam gov't led by Sunnis, new Gov't led predominantly by Shia
Disbanding of Iraqi Military, Security Services, and Social Services
Massive unemployment
Domestic insurgency
Mass Poverty
US Military Campaign
Large amounts of civilian casualties
Camp Bucca
Syrian Civil War
Lose of Central Gov't control in Syria, territory up for grabs
Islamic State takes control of territory, builds infrastructure and military force
Islamic State builds robust social service system
Non-secure borders between Syria and Iraq
Ability to funnel fighters back and forth between Syria and Iraq, contributing to ability to execute offensives in either country
Bashar Al Asad, an Alawi Shiite, responds violently to domestic insurrection, leading to civil war with predominantly Sunni rebels
Persecution of Sunnis by Syrian and Iraqi governments.
Localized support
Alienated Western Muslims become foreign fighters
