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Oct 30, 2019

Wechsler interviewed by VOA Iran on how Baghdadi’s death impacts US counterterrorism efforts

By Atlantic Council

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Oct 29, 2019

Charai in The National Interest: Baghdadi’s Death Creates an Opportunity for Peace in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

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Press and members call

Oct 28, 2019

Atlantic Council press call: The death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

By Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council experts respond to the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and unpack its implications on the future of ISIS and US counterterrorism efforts going forward.

Middle East
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Oct 28, 2019

Alami joins TRT World to discuss the ongoing fight against Daesh/ISIS after the death of Baghdadi

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Oct 28, 2019

Fontenrose quoted in The Washington Examiner on party concerns over Baghdadi raid

By Atlantic Council

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National Security

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Oct 28, 2019

El-Gamal joins France24 to discuss what’s next for Islamic State group after US raid

By Atlantic Council

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Oct 28, 2019

Wechsler quoted in Vox on Baghdadi raid

By Atlantic Council

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New Atlanticist

Oct 28, 2019

Five takeaways from the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

By William F. Wechsler

This is a serious but not fatal blow to the Islamic State, and the generational conflict against Salafi jihadist organizations is far from over. The Islamic State's center of gravity will increasingly be its narrative pull rather than its claim to represent a governing caliphate.

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Oct 27, 2019

Wechsler quoted in The Washington Post on ISIS and US policy

By Atlantic Council

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Oct 27, 2019

Itani quoted in Stamford Advocate on the Islamic State

By Atlantic Council

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