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Andrew Mines, The Conversation

Islamic State’s resurgence in Afghanistan has become a threat to the Taliban

A fresh wave of assassination attempts on top Taliban officials has rocked the country.

Andrew Mines, The Conversation
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Amira Jadoon, The Conversation
· Mar 24, 2023 · 09:30 pm
How will Ayman al-Zawahri’s killing affect al-Qaida?

Any ambiguity surrounding the organisation’s succession plan could see the new leader’s authority challenged, which could fracture the movement further.

Haroro J Ingram, The Conversation
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Andrew Mines, The Conversation
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Daniel Milton, The Conversation
· Aug 03, 2022 · 09:30 pm
ISIS-K: The group behind the Kabul airport attack sees the Afghan Taliban as a strategic rival

Two experts on the terrorist organisation and the threat it poses in a destabilised Afghanistan.

Amira Jadoon, The Conversation
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Andrew Mines, The Conversation
· Aug 27, 2021 · 01:31 pm