Sorry for the off-topic post, but I can't post in the Senior section.
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Regarding the following thread:
PDF Debate : Can ISIS establish a state in Iraq & Syria?
I thought this article would be a helpful reference, as it directly addresses the debate topic:
How much of a state is the Islamic State? - The Washington Post
The article discusses ISIS's progress on establishing a state based on the following criteria:
1) Tax and Labor Acquisition
2) Defining and Regulating Citizenship
3) Managing International Relations
4) Providing Domestic Security
5) Providing Social Services
6) Facilitating Economic Growth
It's an interesting and substantial look at the issues, and would provide a great contribution to the debate. That said, there seems to be little activity in the thread, so my apologies if the debate has been abandoned.