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Ekstremizm i radykalizm jako środowiska rozwoju terroryzmu
Extremism and radicalism as an environment of the terrorism growth/terrorism escalation

Author(s): Adam Hołub
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Globalization
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: extremism; radicalism; terrorism; fundamentalism; communism; fascism; antiglobalization movement

Summary/Abstract: Political doctrines located on both edges of the line left-right ideological provides a convenient base for supporters of action based on violence. The problem is the use of the concepts of extremism and radicalism that must be considered separately. Extremism is based on violence and radicalism wants to achieve the objectives with respect for the principles of the political system. Past experience shows that both the extreme left and the extreme right touse violence linked to terrorism. Also, religious radicalism allow violence against people whodo not wish to obey the basic principles laid down in the holy books. Countering extremismis a serious element of counter-terrorism strategy, which should serve as the basis for theseactivities.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 17
  • Page Range: 23-38
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish