Modern War 33: ISIS War

War on ISIS: The Islamic State emerged in 2014 as the primary threat to stability in the Middle East. Since then, regional and international forces have waged a campaign to destroy the terrorist organization. Other Articles: Soviet & Russian Interventions in the Middle East: During the Cold War, the Soviet Union made efforts to bring the Middle East into its sphere of influence. Today, Russia continues to exert influence in the region and supports the campaign against ISIS. Toyota Wars: The Toyota Hilux pickup truck has become as ubiquitous in Third World combat as the AK-47. In the late 1980s, it aided the Chadian government in defeating Libya in the last phase of their conflict. Warlords: Warlords have been in existence since the beginning of human society. In the 21st century, they have expanded to include transnational terror groups, criminal gangs, and non-governmental organizations.