Kian Sharifi
US-backed forces declared in 2019 that the Islamic State (IS) group had been destroyed. But as the past few years have shown, that only marked the end of its quasi-state that controlled territory in Iraq and Syria — not the threat it continues to present.
The extremist group is demonstrating resilience and experiencing a resurgence in other parts of the world — and its operational capabilities are evolving.
Since January 2024, IS has claimed a series of high-profile attacks across the world, from Iran and Russia to Germany and the United States.
“IS remains a persistent global security threat and the deadliest terrorist organization in the world,” Adrian Shtuni, a security specialist and head of the Washington-based Shtuni Consulting, told RFE/RL.
“Now the organization relies primarily on a dynamic network of regional affiliates who operate independently,” he said.
What Is The Current State Of IS?
The vision and aspirations of IS have not changed, but since its territorial defeat in 2019, the extremist group has undergone a radical structural and operational evolution, analysts say.
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