STRATEGIES OF ISLAMIST EXTREMISM IN EUROPE

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 int...

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Veröffentlicht in:International studies (Łódź, Poland) Poland), 2015-12, Vol.17 (1), p.109-118
1. Verfasser: Mares, Miroslav
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung: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.
ISSN:1641-4233
2300-8695
DOI:10.1515/ipcj-2015-0008