Sectarianism raises jihadist blowback threat in Gulf
Governments are seeking to fight 'Islamic State' abroad and prevent a backlash from its supporters at home
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- Lone-wolf risk is rising
- Organised cells
- Sectarianism facilitates radicalisation
- Geopolitical policy dilemma
- Dislocated policy responses
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_350.jpg "Islamist fighters hold the flag of Islamic State while taking part in a military parade along the streets of northern Raqqa (Reuters/Stringer)")