Originally Posted by Rochard

I don't believe they are too well organized. From news reports it sounds like ISIS has taken over large areas from both Syria and Iraq. But I saw a map on the news last week that detailed the areas ISIS controls, and the truth is there was four or five strong points with large areas of territory uncontrolled by anyone.

This seems to be common in the Middle East though. Pakistan is a good example - they are in control in areas around major cities and population centers, but in other areas there is little government control.