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25 October 2017

Islamic State is not beaten and will return

BY SHIRAZ MAHER
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Raqqa has crumbled far more quickly than anyone imagined. In just over four months, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), with Western air support, have liberated most of the city from Islamic State (IS). The de facto capital of the so-called caliphate, Raqqa was tightly controlled by its rulers, but it was a bustling hub of activity and urban life. For the hordes of foreign fighters who joined IS, it was almost enough to make them forget the virtues of the afterlife.

Maj Gen P K Mallick, VSM(Retd) at 00:15

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Maj Gen P K Mallick, VSM(Retd)
B.E, M Tech, M Sc (Defence Studies), M Phil, MMS, taken part in CI Ops in Valley, Assam and Punjab. Worked in EW, SIGINT, Cyber, IT and Comn field. Wide experience in Command, Staff and Instructor appointments. Has been Senior Directing Staff (Army) in National Defence College. Published a large number of papers in peer reviewed journals on contemporary issues. He delivers talk in Seminar, Panel Discussion and workshops regularly. He has interests in Cyber, SIGINT, Electronic Warfare, Technology and CI/CT Ops.
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