Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Preface
Contents
Figures and Tables
Summary
Acknowledgments
CHAPTER ONE: Introduction
The Group’s Own Words
Continuity
The Plan of This Report
CHAPTER TWO: The Islamic State of Iraq and the Iraq War
The Iraq War
The Operational Environment
Conclusion
CHAPTER THREE: The Organizational Economics of Insurgency and Terrorism
Management
Revenue
Compensation
Conclusion
CHAPTER FOUR: Organizing Insurgency and Terrorism in Iraq
Terrorist Organizations as Networks and Hierarchies
ISI’s Organizational Blueprint
The Geography of ISI Militancy
Conclusion
CHAPTER FIVE: Foreign Fighters, Human Capital, and Terrorism in Iraq
Data on ISI Human Capital
ISI Human Capital: Foreign Fighters Versus Iraqi Members
Human Capital and Terrorism: Comparing Iraqi and Foreign ISI Operatives
Findings and Implications
CHAPTER SIX: Islamic State of Iraq Compensation
Compensation Data
ISI Compensation Rules
Reimbursements
Conclusion
CHAPTER SEVEN: The Fates of Terrorists: Tracking Militants’ “Career Paths”
Documents and Data
Tracking Militants over Time
Militant Mortality and Turnover
Militants’ Career Paths: Personnel Mobility, Promotions, and Lateral Transfers
Compensation Trends over Time
The Curious Case of ISI’s “Unknowns” in Mosul
Conclusion
CHAPTER EIGHT: Assessing the Islamic State of Iraq’s Finances: The Governorate Dimension
Data on AQI and ISI Financing
ISI Provincial and Sector Revenues
AQI Revenues in Anbar Governorate
ISI Revenues in Ninewa
Internal Financing Strategy
ISI Expenditures and Funding of Subsidiary Units
ISI Revenues and Expenditures in Other Locations and Periods
Conclusion
Transfers to and from the ISI Treasury
Financial Management Within ISI
Conclusion
CHAPTER TEN: Conclusions and Implications
Key Findings
Implications and Recommendations for Analysis
Implications and Recommendations for Policy
A. Captured Documents: Description, Methodology, and Analysis
B. Research on Covert and Clandestine Organizations
C. Compensation Documents List
Abbreviations
References