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Militancy and Political Violence in Shiism - Trends and Patterns (Paperback)
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Militancy and Political Violence in Shiism - Trends and Patterns (Paperback)
Series: Political Violence
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This book is the first systematic assessment of current trends and
patterns of militancy in Shii communities in the Middle East and
South Asia - specifically in Iran, Iraq, but also in Lebanon, Saudi
Arabia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Bahrain More than thirty
years after the Islamic Revolution in Iran, there are signs of a
growing assertiveness on the part of Shii actors, at times erupting
into political violence. The book addresses two key questions: What
trends emerge in the types of militancy Shii actors employ both
inside and outside of the Shii heartland? And what are the main
drivers of militancy in the Shii community? The editor concludes
that although at present Shii assertiveness does not take on a
predominantly militant form, a 'subculture of violence' does exist
among most Shii communities examined here, and suggests five key
drivers of political violence among Shiis: the impact of Iran;
nationalism and anti-imperialism; Shii self-protection and communal
advancement; mahdism; and organizational dynamics. This book will
be of great interest to students and researchers of terrorism
studies and political violence, war and conflict studies, and
IR/Security Studies in general.
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