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ISIS and Global Jihad — Legal Precedents

Updated 7 Mar 2026

Legal Precedents

UN Security Council Resolution 2170 (2014)

2014

This resolution was a landmark in the international community's unified response to the emergent threat of ISIS and the Al-Nusra Front. It unequivocally condemned their 'gross,…

UN Security Council Resolution 2178 (2014)

2014

Building on Resolution 2170, UNSCR 2178 specifically addressed the 'foreign terrorist fighter' phenomenon, which was central to ISIS's expansion and global reach. It legally…

UN Security Council Resolution 2199 (2015)

2015

This resolution directly targeted ISIS's robust financial networks, which were a significant factor in its ability to sustain territorial control and operations. It prohibited all…