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Riyadh inches forward with pan-Islamic force

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Ustun, MIT’s Euhprates Shield intelligence mastermind

Behind the scenes of Emirati withdrawal

Sharif tipped to head Islamic coalition

Zayed strengthens security grip

Chechen fighters not trusted

Mohammed bin Zayed

Mutaib bin Abdullah makes comeback

Al Nusra stays out of Saudi reach

Threat of Syrian conflict spilling into Caucasus

Financial intelligence probes IS funding

Debate over retaking Mosul

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