PROF. MICHEL CHOSSUDOVSKY: The ISIS nonetheless has a certain degree
of independence in relation to its State sponsors. That is the nature of
what is called an “intelligence asset”. But an “intelligence asset” is always on the radar of the intelligence services.
The British government through its intelligence services is known to
have covertly supported several Al Qaeda affiliated entities including
the Libya Islamic Fighting Group (LIFG) which was linked to the
Manchester bombings.
