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Life in a Jihadist Capital: Order With a Darker Side.

Authors :
Hubbard, Ben
Saad, Hwaida
Ghannam, Mohammad
Source :
New York Times. 7/24/2014, Vol. 163 Issue 56572, pA1-A10. 2p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article discusses the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) Islamic extremist organization's governance of the city of Raqqa, Syria amidst the Syrian civil war as of July 24, 2014. Topics addressed include ISIS' blend of an Islamic fundamentalist approach to governing with considerations of maintaining order and practical governance, the implications of ISIS' approach in Raqqa in terms of its broader political goals, and the attitudes of Raqqa residents towards ISIS.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
163
Issue :
56572
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
97172877