Why is it that Syrian rebels who are backed by several nations are waging war in sandals and Nike Jacket, whereas ISIS, which is not known to have any strong international funding, is tricked-out w…
The thing to remember is ISIS hasn't just appeared out of nowhere, they've been [active in Iraq for over 10 years](_URL_0_). They've had many successes in the past, and each time they force out Iraqi soldiers from their bases they capture more equipment, which then makes them more effective, and …
The Short Answer
The thing to remember is ISIS hasn't just appeared out of nowhere, they've been [active in Iraq for over 10 years](_URL_0_). They've had many successes in the past, and each time they force out Iraqi soldiers from their bases they capture more equipment, which then makes them more effective, and so they can win more battles and capture even more equipment. After years of slow growth they've reached a critical mass where they can easily fight of Iraqi soldiers and capture their US provided gear. They've also raided many banks, which is where they have got their money from. The groups in Syria have not reached this point, and it would be dangerous to give these groups large amounts of weapons and funding because that could itself end up in terrorists hands by being captured by other "bad" rebel groups (remember that ISIS are themselves part of the rebel movement in Syria)
Analysis
Key Concepts: They've, capture, groups
This explanation focuses on they've, capture, groups and spans 152 words across 5 sentences. At 120% above the average Human Body explanation (69 words), this is one of the more thorough answers in this category, reflecting the complexity of the underlying question.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “The thing to remember is ISIS hasn't just appeared out of nowhere, they've been [active in Iraq for over 10 years](_URL_” It then elaborates by explaining the root cause, ultimately building toward a complete picture across 5 connected points.
How This Compares in Human Body
Ranked #25 of 500 Human Body questions by answer depth (top 6%). This places it in the comprehensive tier — the top quarter of most thoroughly answered questions. Questions at this depth typically involve multi-faceted topics requiring nuanced explanation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a simple explanation for why it that syrian rebels who are backed by several nations are waging war in sandals and nike jacket, whereas isis, which is not known to have any strong international funding, is tricked-out with eu/us uniforms and arms?
The thing to remember is ISIS hasn't just appeared out of nowhere, they've been [active in Iraq for over 10 years](_URL_0_). They've had many successes in the past, and each time they force out Iraqi soldiers from their bases they capture more…
How detailed is this explanation compared to similar Human Body questions?
This is one of the most thorough answer at 152 words, ranked #25 of 500 Human Body questions by depth. The key concepts covered are they've, capture, groups.
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The explanation uses root cause analysis across 152 words. It is categorized under Human Body and addresses the question through 1 analytical lens.