Fewer Georgians may now leave Pankisi for ISIS

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  • Chechens in Pankisi
  • Salafi influence
  • Mercenary motives?
  • Experienced commanders
  • Omar al-Shishani
  • Seyfullah al-Shishani
  • Muslim al-Shishani
  • Salahuddin al-Shishani
  • Abu Musa al-Shishani
  • Historical accident?

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