Mena watch: JIHAD & TALIBAN – Moderate ?

Aron Lund25.9.2021

Whatever you think of his policy conclusions, this Lorenzo Vidino

@gwupoe

) piece strikes me as a terminological mess, substituting “jihadism” (ideology/movement) for “international terrorism” (tactic), and describing “deterrence” but calling it a “pact.”

The Myth of Moderate Jihadists

The unspoken pact between Washington and anti-Islamic State jihadi groups is a short-sighted move that will reward extremists.

foreignpolicy.com

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