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Throughout history, factors of radicalization have involved social
and economic conditions and issues of identity. Patterns of
Islamist radicalization in Europe reflect the historical experience
of European Muslim communities, particularly their links to their
home countries, the prevalence of militant groups there, and the
extent to which factors of radicalization in Muslim countries
transfer to European Muslim diasporas. Eurojihad examines the
sources of radicalization in Muslim communities in Europe and the
responses of European governments and societies. In an effort to
understand the scope and dynamics of Islamist extremism and
terrorism in Europe, this book takes into account recent
developments, in particular the emergence of Syria as a major
destination of European jihadists. Angel Rabasa and Cheryl Benard
describe the history, methods, and evolution of jihadist networks
in Europe with particular nuance, providing a useful primer for the
layperson and a sophisticated analysis for the expert.
Throughout history, factors of radicalization have involved social
and economic conditions and issues of identity. Patterns of
Islamist radicalization in Europe reflect the historical experience
of European Muslim communities, particularly their links to their
home countries, the prevalence of militant groups there, and the
extent to which factors of radicalization in Muslim countries
transfer to European Muslim diasporas. Eurojihad examines the
sources of radicalization in Muslim communities in Europe and the
responses of European governments and societies. In an effort to
understand the scope and dynamics of Islamist extremism and
terrorism in Europe, this book takes into account recent
developments, in particular the emergence of Syria as a major
destination of European jihadists. Angel Rabasa and Cheryl Benard
describe the history, methods, and evolution of jihadist networks
in Europe with particular nuance, providing a useful primer for the
layperson and a sophisticated analysis for the expert.
In January 2003, RAND called together a group of renowned experts
with knowledge in the fields of Islamic law, constitution writing,
and democracy, and with specific country and regional expertise.
Keeping in mind the realities of Afghanistan's current situation
and drawing from the experiences of other countries, the group
identified practical ideas, particularly about the treatment of
Islam in the constitution, for those involved in the drafting of
Afghanistan's new constitution.
Kefaya was an indigenous movement for political reform organized in
late
2004 in opposition to the regime of Egyptian President Hosni
Mubarak. This
examination of Kefaya's birth, accomplishments, and decline is
based on an
analysis of the work of Egyptian scholars and Arabic-language media
reports
(including online and new media), as well as structured interviews
with
persons associated with and observers of Kefaya and the Muslim
Brotherhood.
This book compiles papers presented at a June 2007 international
conference on the problems that Afghanistan faces in the wake of
the U.S.-led attack on al Qaeda and the Taliban; the challenges
confronting the NATO International Security Assistance Force in
coordinating nation-building activities in Afghanistan; and ways to
address these issues.
The challenges of nation-building and of dealing with the societal
and political aftermaths of conflicts have consumed tremendous
international energy during the past decades. "Women and
Nation-Building" tackles the exceedingly complex task of assessing
the multilayered development of women's diverse roles in the
post-conflict context. The author examines the role of women in the
recent reconstruction activities in Afghanistan, while evaluating
the effect of societal circumstances and nation-building processes
on the status of female populations in post-conflict regions. Does
women's part make a difference to the post-conflict trajectories of
very volatile societies? "Women and Nation-Building" presents
compelling findings for policymakers, practitioners, and scholars
concerned with both the academic and pragmatic implementation of a
more engendered approach to nation-building.The book concludes that
the steps necessary to strengthen nation-building activities
include an emphasis on human security, establishing governance
based on the principles of equity and the rule of law, and women's
early economic inclusion in reconstruction activities. Societies on
a path toward equity and the rule of law are more peaceful and more
prosperous, and the status of women is not merely a litmus test but
an active agent in bringing about such an outcome.
Momentous events since September 11, 2001 - the 9/11 terrorist
attacks, Operation Enduring Freedom, the global war on terrorism,
and the recent war in Iraq - have dramatically altered the
political environment of the Muslim world, its attitudes and
relations toward the West, and vice versa. Many dynamic forces
influencing this environment, however, are the products of trends
that have been at work for many decades. This new book examines the
major dynamics driving changes in the religio-political landscape
of the Muslim world - a vast and diverse region that stretches from
Western Africa through the Middle East to the Southern Philippines
and includes Muslim communities and diasporas throughout the world
- as well as the implications of these trends for global security
and Western interests. The world's Muslims encompass a broad
religious universe and differ in their political and social
orientation. This volume first presents a typology of ideological
tendencies in the different regions of the Muslim world, along a
spectrum of views toward democracy and violence. Second, it
identifies the factors that produce religious extremism and
violence. Third, it assesses key cleavages and f
In the face of Islam's own internal struggles, it is not easy to
see who we should support and how. This report provides detailed
descriptions of subgroups, their stands on various issues, and what
those stands may mean for the West. Since the outcomes can matter
greatly to international community, that community might wish to
influence them by providing support to appropriate actors. The
author recommends a mixed approach of providing specific types of
support to those who can influence the outcomes in desirable ways.
This report explores how the US military might improve
co-ordination with relief agencies and with European allies in such
operations. It examines the dynamics of complex contingency
operations, provides an overview of the relief community, and
delineates barriers to better co-operation.
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