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Taliban's Changing Behaviour: Factionalism, Nationalism and Beyond
The Pakistani Taliban's gradual shift in recent years from a jihadist movement — which transcends ethnic affiliations — to a gradual ethnically driven militancy is ultimately undermining its broad influence and appeal.The TTP's new ideological orientation has effectively limited its appeal and influence to a specific region and demography, potentially reducing its broader ideological impact and reach among other ethnicities. This development will certainly benefit Pakistan by containing the grou... Read More