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START Director William Braniff gives lecture on “A Tale of Two Caliphates” (Photo Gallery)
START Director William Braniff gives lecture on “A Tale of Two Caliphates” (Photo Gallery)
March 7, 2019
On Thursday, March 7, START Director William Braniff discussed the similarities and differences of the Islamic State’s vision for the caliphate with that of al-Qa’ida’s senior leadership. He said that while al-Qaida enabled the global jihadist community to mobilize, the Islamic Sate aimed to create a destination that was inspiring, accessible and appropriate for the moment.