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The Rise and Rise of the Islamic State - Should we be alarmed?

Published 05 Nov 2014

A Presentation by Professor Clive Williams MG, Visiting Professor, Australian Centre for Military & Security Law, Faculty of Law, ANU. The presentation reviews the nature of IS, its organisation, motivations, and ambitions – and its relevance to Australia’s security. The origins of IS go back to 2003 and the occupation of Iraq by the US-led coalition that included Australia.