The Islamic State phenomenon is being studied by other Jihadist groups as a blueprint for use against other governments much in the same way that it (ISIS) has used the inhuman tactics of its predecessor Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi as a template for a even more efficient war-machine. The existence and expansion of the ISIS Caliphate is making the entirety of the Middle East unstable and causing the rest of the world to be vulnerable as these conflicts are occurring in areas rich in the natural resources that other countries rely on for their economic prosperity. The research identifies weak spots in the composition of ISIS.