The United States and its partners have gained momentum in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and are eyeing upcoming steps to further degrade the terrorist group, according to Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford. During a July 25 joint press conference, Carter said "clear results on the ground in Iraq and Syria" demonstrate that anti-ISIL coalition forces have the upper hand. During a meeting last week...
