Kuwait faces rising threat from Islamic State group

Rising sectarian rhetoric has heightened Kuwait's vulnerability to 'blowback' from Syria and other regional conflicts

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  • Sectarian fissures
  • Rebel supporters
  • Regime supporters
  • Salafi schism
  • ISG foothold in Kuwait?
  • Regional connectivity

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