Islamic State threat is a priority for Afghan Taliban
The Taliban will have to deal with direct threats from Islamic State and quietly contain other foreign jihadists
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- Enmity with IS
- Long-standing ties with al-Qaida
- Other foreigners
- More foreign fighters?
- Taliban responses
- Pragmatists' approach
- Possible jihadist confluences
- Hardliners resurgent
- Outlook
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