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Why an Attack by Grassroots Jihadists in Tajikistan Matters
Aug 7, 2018 | 09:00 GMT
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Highlights
- The July 29 attack on a group of cyclists was clearly conducted by grassroots jihadists and not by a professional terrorist cadre.
- Despite its proximity to Afghanistan, Tajikistan has managed — with Russian assistance — to keep the jihadist threat in check.
- Beneath its relative stability, Tajikistan is significantly divided, and it will be important to watch for signs of increasing radicalization, specifically among younger members of the population.
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