Designated Terrorist Groups "Infest Iraq's Digital Economy"

By Michael Knights for the Combating Terrorism Center (CTC) at West Point. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News.

Rise of the E-Militias: Designated Terrorist Groups Infest Iraq's Digital Economy

Iraq's digital economy is one of its fastest-growing sectors, driven by an expanding youth population, a transition to e-governance services, and the potential for Iraq to become a regional data transit hub.

As with militia monetization of Iraq's oil sector, the telecommunications industry is attracting the attention of U.S.-designated terrorist groups.

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