| ID | 149119 |
| Title Proper | Liberating Mosul |
| Other Title Information | beyond the battle |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | O'Driscoll, Dylan |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The occupation of the Iraqi city of Mosul by the Islamic State (IS)1 has become an issue of global importance. The liberation of the city is seen as a symbol for defeating IS in Iraq, and there is international pressure to achieve this. Both the Obama administration and the prime minister of Iraq, Haider al-Abadi, have been pushing for the liberation of Mosul for political reasons. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle East Policy Vol. 23, No.4; Winter 2016: p. 61–73 |
| Journal Source | Middle East Policy Vol: 23 No 4 |
| Key Words | Liberating Mosul ; Beyond the Battle |