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table of contents<br />

Middle East Security Report 22 | <strong>ISIS</strong> <strong>Governance</strong> in Syria | Charles C. Caris & Samuel reynolds | july 2014<br />

Executive Summary................................................................................... 04<br />

introduction............................................................................................. 09<br />

The Islamic State of Iraq Expands into Syria..................................... 10<br />

<strong>ISIS</strong> Eliminates Competitors in Raqqa City.......................................... 11<br />

Rebels Conduct Surprise Attacks on <strong>ISIS</strong>........................................... 12<br />

<strong>ISIS</strong> Takes an Offensive Posture............................................................ 12<br />

The Context of the Fall of Raqqa......................................................... 12<br />

<strong>ISIS</strong> <strong>Governance</strong> Structure ................................................................... 14<br />

ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS.................................................................. 15<br />

islamic services........................................................................................ 20<br />

<strong>ISIS</strong> Relations With the Syrian Population.......................................... 23<br />

Foreign Fighters in <strong>ISIS</strong> <strong>Governance</strong> Positions.................................. 23<br />

conclusion................................................................................................ 24<br />

appendix..................................................................................................... 26<br />

nOTES........................................................................................................... 31<br />

Maps<br />

<strong>ISIS</strong> Sanctuary as of July 28, 2014 ......................................................... 10<br />

<strong>ISIS</strong> on the offensive: january 2014....................................................... 13

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