Middle East jihadist states will struggle to survive
The number of jihadist groups seeking to establish territorial control is growing
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In this article
- Defining jihadist states
- 'Pure' Islam
- Sectarian conflict
- Intolerance of non-Salafi practices
- Caliphate claim
- Vulnerabilities
- Changing geopolitics
- Realities of governing
- Jihadist competition
- Outlook
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