Defeat, lingering issues and reconstruction gaps

The US has transferred thousands of detainees linked to the group from Syria to Iraq. It cites security concerns, but is the move enough to prevent ISIL from re-emerging in Syria?

In this episode: 

• Zeidon Alkinani, independent researcher on identity politics in Iraq and the Middle East
• Colin Clarke, executive director of The Soufan Center
• Sarah Sanbar, researcher in the Middle East and North Africa division at Human Rights Watch

Host: James Bays

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