The terror group’s ability to regroup and continue operating despite US and Russian air strikes means it is likely to stick around for the next 20 years or so.
JAKARTA: The militant Islamic State (IS) group is expected to keep existing for the next 20 years as it has not been weakened by the massive air strikes by Russia and a US-led coalition, says Nico Prucha, an expert on Sunni extremist movements.
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