ISG losses in Iraq, Syria will undermine ideology
The group's appeal is built on its claim to have established an ideal Islamic state
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- Violent vs non-violent Salafism
- Theological differences with al-Qaida
- Theological strengths
- Theological weaknesses
- Balancing theology with strategy
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_350.jpg "Belgian ISG operative Abdelhamid Abaaoud in Syria (Reuters)")