ISIL's Tactics in Iraq

Recent major territorial gains by the self-proclaimed Islamic State are making many players very nervous.

by Mario Abou Zeid, Mamoun Abu-Nowar, and James Denselow

published by

Al Jazeera inside story

on May 20, 2015

Source: Al Jazeera inside story

The capture of Ramadi by fighters from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group is being seen as a significant setback for the government.

Ramadi is the capital of the vast desert province of Anbar, where ISIL is seeking to consolidate its gains.

Iraqi government leaders are pledging to recapture Ramadi with the help of Shia units.

But how? And what is ISIL’s military strategy?

This broadcast originally appeared on Al Jazeera Inside Story.

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