Information on "Political / Ideological Terrorism"
April 2013
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Apr 2013
Lashkar-e-Taiba: Local Organisation, Global Ambitions
Author: Prem Mahadevan
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
The Pakistani jihadist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has been labelled as potentially the next al-Qaida. More on «Lashkar-e-Taiba: Local Organisation, Global Ambitions»
January 2013
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23 Jan 2013
American Jihadist Terrorism: Combating a Complex Threat
Author: Jerome P Bjelopera
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report describes homegrown violent jihadists and the plots and attacks that have occurred since 9/11. More on «American Jihadist Terrorism: Combating a Complex Threat»
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Al-Qaida - The Potency of an Idea
Author: Paul Rogers
Publisher: Oxford Research Group (ORG)
This brief analyzes multiple developments, which point to a larger-scale renaissance of the al-Qaida vision. More on «Al-Qaida - The Potency of an Idea» -
Nov 2012
Challengers from the Sidelines: Understanding America's Violent Far-Right
Author: Arie Perliger
Publisher: Combating Terrorism Center (CTC)
This paper argues that the use of theory deriving from the political violence and terrorism literature is valuable in deciphering violent manifestations of the American far-right. More on «Challengers from the Sidelines: Understanding America's Violent Far-Right»
July 2012
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16 Jul 2012
How Indonesian Extremists Regroup
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report examines how extremist groups in Indonesia have responded and regrouped following increased pressure from police since the 2002 Bali bombing. More on «How Indonesian Extremists Regroup»
June 2012
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4 Jun 2012
Beware of Imitators
Author: Nelly Lahoud
Publisher: Combating Terrorism Center (CTC)
To many Westerners, al Qa’ida epitomizes jihadism. But just how different is it to other jihadi groups? More on «Beware of Imitators» -
Jun 2012
CTC Sentinel 5 (6)
Author: Christopher Swift, John P Sullivan, Adam Elkus, Christopher Anzalone, Andrew Zammit, James Brandon, Lorenzo Vidino, Zachary Abuza
Publisher: Combating Terrorism Center (CTC)
This issue of CTC Sentinel addresses the national security struggle for Yemen, transnational drug trafficking organizations in the Americas, the Somali insurgent-jihadist movement al-Shabab, an Australian support network for a Somali insurgency, nati... More on «CTC Sentinel 5 (6)»
February 2012
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8 Feb 2012
Middle Eastern Terrorist Organisations and the Political Changes in the Region
Author: Kacper Rękawek
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
Because of the profound political changes resulting from the Arab Spring, the majority of Middle Eastern terrorist organizations are faced with a serious challenge to maintain their positions in the region. More on «Middle Eastern Terrorist Organisations and the Political Changes in the Region» -
Feb 2012
The Evolution of Terrorism in Greece: From 1975 To 2009
Author: Georgia Chantzi
Publisher: Research Institute for European and American Studies (RIEAS)
This paper examines the evolution of terrorism in Greece from 1975 to 2009. More on «The Evolution of Terrorism in Greece: From 1975 To 2009» -
Feb 2012
Edges of Radicalization
Author: Scott Helfstein
Publisher: Combating Terrorism Center (CTC)
This study argues that the spread of violent extremism cannot be fully understood as an ideological or social phenomenon, but must also be viewed as a process that integrates the two forces in a co-evolutionary manner. More on «Edges of Radicalization»
