Al-Qaida's local branch set to dominate Syria rebels
After key victories in the north, Jabhat al-Nusra is rising to increasing dominance in Syria's rebel movement
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- Fighting superiority
- Alliance building
- Governing capabilities
- Al-Qaida funding dilemma
- Global jihad or local rule?
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