This book explores modern Islamic terrorism in the context of
globalization and cultural evolution. 21st century terrorism is
different and new, first because it relies heavily on electronic
communication systems and other aspects of modern technologies, and
second, because it is in large part a product of fractured
globalization, with its associated threats to the collective
identity of Muslims. Part one of this work contrasts globalization
as an ideal with globalization as it is actually taking place, with
its enormous contradictions and threats. Moghaddam, a longtime and
highly respected terrorism and conflict researcher, argues that
globalization is resulting in serious threats to the basic
psychological needs of some, particularly in connection with
collective identity. Part two explores how globalization has
brought sudden contact between different groups with no previous
history of large-scale contact, resulting in a rapid decline in
diversity. Terrorism is one of the dysfunctional defense mechanisms
of people in such conditions, facing external threats. Part three
describes long-term solutions, focusing particularly on the role of
women and the nature of the family in traditional Islamic
societies.
Moghaddam shows us why globalization is resulting in what he
calls catastrophic evolution, the rapid decline and disappearance
of minority cultures and languages, and why that brings a clash of
ideologies and the rise of extremism. There are also other
dangerous trends, and those call for inspired solutions, springing
from an understanding that traditional conflict-resolution, evolved
in the shadow of the Cold War, is no longer effective and needs to
change.
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