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Jihadist Governance and Statecraft

This series delves into the policy challenges associated with an emerging phenomenon, but disabuses readers of any notion that jihadist governance and statecraft should be equated with political moderation.

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Al-Shabab gives goats as zakat (alms) in Somalia.
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Jihadist Governance and Statecraft
In this anthology, contributors discuss the policy challenges associated with an emerging phenomenon, but disabuse readers of any notion that jihadist governance and statecraft should be equated with political moderation.
Jul 10, 2024
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  • Devorah Margolin
  • Aaron Y. Zelin
◆ Jihadist Governance and Statecraft
Photo of Turkish and Taliban officials meeting in Ankara, October 2021.
Articles & Testimony
Looking for Legitimacy: The Taliban’s Diplomacy Campaign
In this chapter from the Jihadist Governance and Statecraft compilation, Aaron Y. Zelin explores how Afghanistan's one-time insurgents are making greater use of key instruments of state.
Aug 6, 2024
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  • Aaron Y. Zelin
◆ Jihadist Governance and Statecraft
Articles & Testimony
Retreating from Legitimacy: Hamas's Engagement In and Disengagement From Governance
In this chapter from the Jihadist Governance and Statecraft compilation, Devorah Margolin explores how Hamas has balanced the contradictions between the demands of governance and of continued terrorist operations.
Aug 6, 2024
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  • Devorah Margolin
◆ Jihadist Governance and Statecraft
Hezbollah March
Articles & Testimony
Hezbollah Shadow Governance in Lebanon
In this chapter from the Jihadist Governance and Statecraft compilation, Mattew Levitt examines how Hezbollah exercises authority from outside the halls of formal state power.
Aug 6, 2024
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  • Matthew Levitt
◆ Jihadist Governance and Statecraft
Iraqi flag
Articles & Testimony
Shia Jihadist State Capture in Iraq
In this chapter from the Jihadist Governance and Statecraft compilation, Michael Knights explores the scope and nature of jihadist governance in Iraq.
Aug 5, 2024
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  • Michael Knights
◆ Jihadist Governance and Statecraft

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