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Ideological divisions will drive jihadist rivalry

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MIDDLE EAST/INT

Ideological divisions between Islamic State group and al-Qaida.

Islamic State declares 'provinces' for PR purposes

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INTERNATIONAL

The evolution of Islamic State's 'provinces'.

Islamic State attacks will focus Taliban on vengeance

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AFGHANISTAN

AFGHANISTAN: Islamic State provokes Taliban vengeance

Afghan Taliban pre-empt leadership battles

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AFGHANISTAN

AFGHANISTAN: Taliban pre-empt leadership battles

Afghan president's contest with rival far from over

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AFGHANISTAN

Afghanistan's politics of brinkmanship and subterfuge.

Afghan Taliban’s multiple faces reduce scope for peace

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AFGHANISTAN

The militants' losses demonstrate their resilience rather than weakness. Kabul is trying to restart talks with the Taliban and assert ownership of the process. Whether the Taliban…

Afghan leader will cede minimum in power-sharing deal

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AFGHANISTAN

A new power-sharing deal in Afghanistan.

Taliban mull transition from jihad to politics

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AFGHANISTAN

Khalilzad's efforts to kick-start a peace process have had a significant impact on Taliban thinking about future strategy. Some see transforming the insurgency into a political…

US-Taliban deal a long way from securing Afghan peace

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AFGHANISTAN

The US-Taliban deal.

Islamic State group down but not out in Afghanistan

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AFGHANISTAN

AFGHANISTAN: Islamic State group down but not out