Publication

This issue of the CTC Sentinel includes nine articles that center on the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS). More specifically, it focuses on 1) IS’ relationship to international terrorism; 2) new information on the Paris plot, its ringleaders, and the evolving terrorist threat against France; 3) the Metojet downing over Sinai and whether it will trigger a backlash against IS' attempts to establish itself in the area; 4) the recent Beirut bombings and what they say about IS’ presence in Lebanon; 5) the IS-inspired attack in San Bernardino, California and the group’s footprint in America; 6) IS’ current operations in Southern Syria, and more.