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Skeptics warn that such fighters, even if filtered through ideological screening, pose risks of resurgence. Many of these fighters, some associated with the Turkestan Islamic Party (TIP), have fought alongside both insurgents and jihadists. While Damascus asserts that TIP is dissolved and fighters operate under official command, China and Western nations remain wary, emphasizing the importance of preventing a return to transnational jihadism.
An intriguing aspect of this plan is the potential offering of Syrian citizenship to foreign fighters and their families—a political reward aimed at cementing loyalty. The size and nature of the integrated force serve as a test case for whether jihadists can be successfully rehabilitated into state-building.