Confronting Islamic State :  an improbable alliance. 

 -  2014 
<br/><br/> Describes the coalition ranged against Islamic State, political developments in Iraq, and the lack of enthusiasm in some quarters for renewed western intervention. Inset box draws parallels in terms of religious conservatism between IS and Saudi Arabia. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>MIDDLE EAST--ISLAMIC INSURGENCY<br/>ISLAMIC STATE