It has now become clear that Barack Obama is under enormous pressure to intensify the campaign against ISIS. Last week, as the White House held a summit on countering extremist violence in which Obama declared, “we are at war with people who have perverted Islam,” sources at the Pentagon told reporters that the retaking of Mosul, possibly with significant US military support, had been planned for as early as April. This followed the president’s recent announcement that he is seeking formal authorization from Congress for an all-out assault on ISIS in western Iraq and eastern Syria and that “our coalition is on the offensive” and the group “is going to lose.”
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What does this have to do with Ismailism exactly?
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Malise Ruthven is an IIS associate and an author of several Ismaili publications, one which is forthcoming. We are sharing this piece alongside Ali Asani’s, for informational purposes.
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There are many people who have written about Ismailis – it doesn’t mean all of their works are relevant. Furthermore, my understanding is that his “forthcoming” book was supposed to have been published in 2007, but the only reason it has not is because Aiglemont has not allowed its publication. When it comes out, I look forward to hearing about it and reading it, but there is no reason I can fathom to make this particular post.
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We highlight relevant materials from scholars and authors who have relationships with the community. Regarding the pending book, and judging from your comment, you seem to have inside information on its release. Please keep us updated when it becomes available. Thanks for your comment and your continued support.
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