| ID | 169229 |
| Title Proper | Talibanization of the Islamic State and the quest for retrospective legitimacy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Shahi, Afshin ; Mohamad, Amer |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper develops the notion of ‘Talibanization’ – a concept which stems from the resilience and the determination of the Taliban to remain a dominant player in Afghanistan even after the downfall of their state in 2001. The factors that helped the Taliban to maintain their influence after the disintegration of their state constitute a pattern which could be applied to other conflict-driven areas such as Syria. By critically examining the socio-political conditions in the Syrian district of Jarablus, this paper demonstrates the ways in which the inept post-IS administration is inadvertently helping IS to gain what we call ‘retrospective legitimacy’ a drive which could sustain its influence for many years following its downfall. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Affairs Vol. 50, No.4; Nov 2019: p.520-545 |
| Journal Source | Asian Affairs Vol: 50 No 4 |
| Key Words | Security ; Taliban ; Syria ; Governance ; Corruption ; Legitimacy ; Islamic Stat ; Jarablus |