What to Expect in Iraq After the Liberation of Mosul - Jamestown

"As IS’ territorial dominance in Iraq comes to an end, the future of Sunni militant groups largely depends on the extent to which Iraq’s political and security systems integrate Sunnis and other groups, or decentralize control to provinces and regions. If this is not accomplished, the next wave of guerrilla warfare will be determined by the ability of militant Sunni groups to reconstitute and expand their networks and the capacity of Iraq’s security forces to engage in counterinsurgency operations."