"the main reason for the rise of ISIS is the growing disillusion of the Iraqi Sunnis with the government of Al Malki who has marginalized Sunni in different areas of politics and public life." This is borne out by an interview with the chief of a large Sunni tribe that claims the conquest of Mosul, Tikrit, etc. is due to the Sunni tribal fighters, only aided by ISIS. However, this chief says aim is to have a separate Sunni state, now more equitable Sunni representation in a united Iraq. See There is a “tribal revolution” in Iraq: Anbar tribal chief <a href="http://www.aawsat.net/2014/06/article55333359"
Clarifying link to article on Sunni tribal chief. URL is http://www.aawsat.net/2014/06/article55333359
"the main reason for the rise of ISIS is the growing disillusion of the Iraqi Sunnis with the government of Al Malki who has marginalized Sunni in different areas of politics and public life." This is borne out by an interview with the chief of a large Sunni tribe that claims the conquest of Mosul, Tikrit, etc. is due to the Sunni tribal fighters, only aided by ISIS. However, this chief says aim is to have a separate Sunni state, now more equitable Sunni representation in a united Iraq. See There is a “tribal revolution” in Iraq: Anbar tribal chief <a href="http://www.aawsat.net/2014/06/article55333359"