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Adversaries at the World Cup, England and Tunisia are allies against terrorism

By Tom Rogan
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Adversaries at the World Cup, England and Tunisia are allies against terrorism

As they begin their soccer World Cup campaign on Monday, England is looking to seize the initiative with a win over Tunisia.

But whatever happens on the pitch, England and Tunisia can take satisfaction from their constructive counterterrorism relationship. Constructed following bloody Islamic State attacks targeting western tourists in 2015 and motivated by regional concerns, U.K.-Tunisian counterterrorism cooperation is close and productive.

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