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Talibanization of the Islamic State and the quest for retrospective legitimacy / Shahi, Afshin; Mohamad, Amer   Journal Article
Shahi, Afshin Journal Article
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Summary/Abstract 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.
Key Words Security  Taliban  Syria  Governance  Corruption  Legitimacy 
Islamic Stat  Jarablus 
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