Obama hunkers down.
Obama urged to ‘scrap’ parts of anti-ISIS playbook as Iraqi, Syrian cities fall
playbook as Iraqi, Syrian cities fall
Obama sticking with ISIS strategy despite recent ‘setbacks’
President Obama came under increasing pressure Thursday to overhaul his military strategy for combating the Islamic State in the wake of recent gains by the terror group in both Iraq and Syria, as the president and his top military official suggested the Iraqis themselves are going to have to do more.
The White House has said no formal strategy review is under way, after ISIS fighters seized Ramadi over the weekend. Since then, ISIS fighters seized the ancient Syrian site of Palmyra as well. While U.S. engagement in Syria is far less robust than in Iraq, the developments in both countries show ISIS expanding its territory and power.