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ISIL is called ISIS because it is one and same thing. ISIS stands for Islamic State in Iraq and Syria and ISIL stands for Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. The issue derives from its Arabic name which is ad-Dawla al-Islamiyya fi al-3eraaq w'ash-Sham (الدولة الإسلامية في العراق والشام). The word "Sham" is translated as both "Syria" and "the Levant" in English, but refers to all of the Levantine territories (Syria, Lebanon, Israel/Palestine, and Jordan).
Further, the Levant is a term which is not commonly used in the Western world. More people have heard of Syria due to its recent civil war. It could be argued that use of Syria in ISIS helps associates the organization with the negative media image associated with the government of Syria including that of Dictatorship, corruption, and killing of citizens. In this way, the viewer is implicitly led to believe that ISIS is also evil, 'anti-American', and perhaps even Russian backed.
Finally, ISIS is easier to say than ISIL, and has more of a ring to it.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoWiki User
∙ 9y agoThe two names refer to the same organization. There is simply a debate as to whether the Arabic word "Shaam" should be translated as "Levant" or "Syria", which results in two different acronyms.
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∙ 6y agoYes.
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Does Nick J Rahall believe in ISIS?
There is no public information to suggest that Nick J. Rahall believes in ISIS. Rahall is an American politician who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives, primarily advocating for the interests of West Virginia.
Is Isis and Syria the same country?
no Isis is a terrorist group ISIL is an insurgent group operating in Syrian and Iraqi territory. When people say "Syria" today, they are usually referring to the Syrian Regime, which is led by Bashar al-Assad and controls a significant portion of the Syria which ISIL has not yet overrun.
Is Iran working with isis?
No. Iran is actually putting manpower into supporting the Republic of Iraq and funding Hezbollah in Syria, which are two groups actively fighting against ISIL. It could be reasonably argued that Iran is the most invested country (other than Iraq and Syria, where ISIL is an active insurgency) in defeating ISIL.
Who destroyed Christian monasteries?
In recent decades, ISIS (ISIL) has destroyed Christian monasteries in Syria & Iraq. They have killed numerous Christians too.
How is Iraq different than Isis?
Iraq refers to the entire nation and is a Republic with numerous representatives from different regions. ISIL refers to the paramilitary organization operating in the Sunni-majority areas of Iraq and Syria and that controls a large swath of territory in both. The Government of Iraq and ISIL are currently in a state of war.
Why is Obama not reacting to Isis and Canada?
ISIL and Canada are independent countries. President Obama is aware of happening in these two countries but cannot meddle in their internal affairs
Why does ISIS want to kill Christians?
ISIS is a fanatic organization. It does not want to kill Christians. It wants to establish a state of its own kind of Islam. ISIS people interpret Islam in their own way. They kill even the Muslims who do not agree to their interpretations. They not only dangerous for the Christians, they are equally dangerous to the Muslims.
How imminent is the threat of Isis in the America?
The United States is prepared for any foreseeable and unforeseeable events and/or threats. The ISIS is not a real state and has no friends in any part of the world. Even Kim Jung Un has said he wont be their friend. And he is friendless! Basically, in summation, ISIS is not a real threat, except to its neighbors.
Does ISIS have a chance to revive the caliphate in the Islamic World?
Given that most states in the Islamic World are opposed to ISIL, they will have a strongly uphill battle in trying to do this. However, ISIL is more patient and dogged in its objective, so it remains a possibility, even though an extremely unlikely one.
How are Arab Spring Syrian Civil War and ISIS Islamic State in Iraq and Syria connected?
The Arab Spring in Syria led to the Syrian Civil War as government crackdowns on unrest escalated into armed conflict. ISIS took advantage of the chaos in Syria to establish a presence, eventually expanding its control into Iraq as well. The group exploited sectarian tensions, power vacuums, and disenfranchisement to establish a self-proclaimed caliphate in parts of Iraq and Syria.
Can the US defeat isis?
It is not a question of military power; in this regard, the United States could completely destroy ISIL. However, there is no political will in the US government to launch another full-on war in Iraq. Certainly, the current US practice of simply bombing ISIL targets is insufficient to defeat them.
How is isis getting money?
ISIL is being funded by several Middle Eastern states, likely Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Additionally, ISIL stole a large number of funds (billions of US dollars) given by US forces to the Iraqi government when it conquered the city of Mosul in June of 2014.
