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It is possible that the LeT will compete with AQ for prominence in
South Asia; LeT may use AQ silence on Kashmir to focus on Indian
targets in Kashmir. 72
AQ is also taking steps to consolidate its connection to the TTP, and
the two organizations have made their relationship increasingly
public in the last few months. It is likely that this decision has been
made in order to emphasise their opposition to IS. For instance, the
TTP eulogized two AQ leaders killed in UAV strikes in early 2015 73 .
5. AQIS’ structural differences to IS include the following advantages:
Legitimacy in controlling territory from first-mover advantages.
Close partnerships with networks who have fought in the region.
Powerful allies in the TTP, Mullah Omar, and the Afghan Taliban, 74
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