Migrants and the threat to state security – a case study of Federal Republic of Germany Cover Image

Migranci a zagrożenie bezpieczeństwa państwa na przykładzie RFN
Migrants and the threat to state security – a case study of Federal Republic of Germany

Author(s): Ewa Bojenko-Izdebska
Subject(s): Security and defense, Nationalism Studies, Migration Studies, Ethnic Minorities Studies
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: migration; integration; danger; conflicts; Muslims; radicalisation; new movements

Summary/Abstract: One of the concomitants of migration is the danger posed by armed conflicts which are transposed from the country of origin of the migrants to the territory of the receiving country. The article analyses this issue by presenting the current situation in Germany. It discusses the conflict between the Turks and Kurds which took place in the 90s and the danger posed by the radicalisation of Muslim communities, especially the Salafi s. Several internal threats can be identified: the recruitment of foreigners and German nationals to fight for the Islamic State, the return of well trained terrorists who are willing to continue jihad in Germany, and also the so-called individual jihad, that is terrorist attacks committed by people not affiliated with any organization. The current situation is responsible for a rise in ‘anti-Islamic’ feelings and the inception of such new movements as PEGIDA, LeGIDA or HoGeSa (Hooligans Against Salafi s), which in turn leads to further rioting and unrest.

  • Issue Year: XII/2015
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 159-170
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish