Ideological divisions will drive jihadist rivalry
Islamic State and al-Qaida's radically different interpretations of Islam determine their divergent military strategies
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- Ideological divisions
- Sectarian warfare versus global jihad
- Statehood declaration
- Offensive versus defensive jihad
- Strategic divisions
- Saudi jihad
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