STRATEGIES OF ISLAMIST EXTREMISM IN EUROPE
STRATEGIES OF ISLAMIST EXTREMISM IN EUROPE
Author(s): Miroslav MarešSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Theology and Religion, Islam studies, Security and defense
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: Islamist Extremist; strategy; Europe; political violence; Insurgency
Summary/Abstract: This paper explains various strategies of contemporary Islamists extremism in Europe. The author identifies the most important variants of Islamist extremism and deals with their goals and with strategic approaches how to achieve these goals. Quasi-legalist strategies as well as violent forms of interest-empowerment are described. The author uses sources from various Islamist organizations and analyses these materials within the framework of modern insurgency. A comprehensive outlook and threat assessment of Islamist extremist strategies are included in this article.
Journal: International Studies: Interdisciplinary Political and Cultural Journal (IS)
- Issue Year: 17/2015
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 109-118
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English