Islamic State group could gain foothold in Pakistan
The jihadist group has a greater chance of expanding in Pakistan than in Afghanistan
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- Networks
- Khorasan
- Switching sides
- Religious rifts
- Counterinsurgency difficulties
- Counterinsurgency side-effects
- Weaker TTP opposition
- Ideological compatibility
- Porous borders
- Militant merry-go-round
- Development deficit
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_350.jpg "Weapons and ammunition recovered during military operations against the Taliban in FATA (Reuters/Mian Khursheed)")