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The Islamic State (IS) has a large number of foreign fighters in its
ranks fighting in Iraq and Syria. Most are fighting in Syria. The
majority of foreign fighters come from Middle Eastern countries; however
a few thousand come from countries in the European Union as well as the
United States, Canada, and Australia.
Papers and Publications about Foreign Fighters
February 18, 2015. Ministerial on Information
Sharing to Counter Foreign Terrorist Fighters". U.S. Department of
State. A ministerial-level meeting was conducted focused on the evolving
foreign terrorist fighter (FTF) threat. The meeting explored how
improvements can be made in information sharing and collaboration on the
global challenge of FTFs.
www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2015/02/237575.htm
News Articles about Foreign Fighters
March 8, 2015.
"ISIS and the Foreign-Fighter phenomenon." The Atlantic.
Jessica Stern and J.M. Berger provide insight into the foreign fighters
of ISIS.
February 16, 2015.
"Lost in Syria". The New Yorker. The sad story of an
American veteran, Eric Harroun, who went to Syria to fight for the
rebels.
September 29, 2014.
"The Foreign Fighter Resolution: Implementing a Holistic Strategy to
Defeat ISIL", Just Security.
September 10, 2014.
"Homeward Bound? Don't Hype the Threat of Returning Jihadists".
Foreign Affairs.
August 25, 2014.
"Foreign Fighters are a Global Threat". RAND Corporation Commentary.
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