Islamic State ↔ Middle East

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The Islamic State is a primary actor operating within the Middle East, as evidenced by U.S. military operations against the group in the region [1] and its role in destabilizing the area by exploiting power vacuums [2].

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An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org William J. Burns, Michèle Flournoy · Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 1 fact

accountSince the U.S. drawdown from Iraq in 2011, the United States has maintained a force presence of roughly 30,000–40,000 troops in the Middle East to conduct missions such as operations against the Islamic State, ensure freedom of navigation in the Gulf, and deter destabilizing Iranian behavior.

The crises in the Middle East: reshaping the region's geopolitical ... link.springer.com Springer 1 fact

referenceNiblock (2022) states that fundamentalist organizations like ISIS and al-Qaeda have destabilized the Middle East by exploiting power vacuums, sectarian grievances, and marginalized communities to carry out acts of violence and terrorism.