10-year ISIS mission faces challenges as allies gather in Brussels; US forces expelled from Niger, Afghanistan inaccessible, and Iraq seeks troop reduction.

Ten years into the US-led mission against the Islamic State (ISIS), the US and NATO allies convened in Brussels, facing significant challenges. Niger has expelled US forces, Afghanistan is inaccessible, and Iraq seeks to reduce US troops. Despite territorial losses, ISIS poses a growing global threat, particularly in Africa and the Sahel region, with increasing lone-wolf attacks. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasizes the need for continued vigilance and international cooperation.

October 17, 2024
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