The Rise of ISIS and Other Extremist Groups: the role of the West and Regional Powers ~ By Bouthaina Shaaban
1st February 2016 Originally published in: Counterpunch Written by: Bouthaina Shaaban is Political and Media Advisor at the Syrian Presidency, and former Minister of Expatriates. She is also a writer and professor at Damascus University since 1985. She has been the spokesperson for Syria and was nominated for Nobel Peace Prize in 2005. She can…








