ISIS Has No Land, But Still Launches Global Attacks
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The Islamic State group no longer controls a physical territory. However, it remains a dangerous global threat.
The group operates through a network of affiliated branches. These groups are active across Africa and Asia. They carry out attacks inspired or directed by ISIS leadership.
Experts say the loss of its so-called "caliphate" changed the group's strategy. It now focuses on guerrilla warfare and inspiring lone-wolf attacks. This makes the threat more diffuse and harder to track.
Security agencies worldwide continue to warn of the persistent danger posed by ISIS and its ideology.