Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses No.1, Development Enclave, Rao Tula Ram Marg Delhi Cantonment, New Delhi-110010 Journal of Defence Studies Publication details, including instructions for authors and subscription information: http://www.idsa.in/journalofdefencestudies The Rise and Future of ISIS K. Nishant Nair To cite this article: K. Nishant Nair (2016): The Rise and Future of ISIS, Journal of Defence Studies, Vol. 10, No. 4 October-December 2016, pp. 53-78 URL http://idsa.in/jds/jds_10_4_2016_the-rise-and-future-of-isis Please Scroll down for Article Full terms and conditions of use: http://www.idsa.in/termsofuse This article may be used for research, teaching and private study purposes. Any substantial or systematic reproduction, re- distribution, re-selling, loan or sub-licensing, systematic supply or distribution in any form to anyone is expressly forbidden. Views expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the IDSA or of the Government of India.