Resurgent radicalism

Autor(en): Prem Mahadevan
Herausgeber: Oliver Thränert, Martin Zapfe
Reihenherausgeber: Andreas Wenger
Buchtitel: Strategic Trends 2015: Key Developments in Global Affairs
Serie: Strategic Trends
Seiten: 45-62
Verlag(e): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zürich
Publikationsjahr: 2015
Publikationsort: Zürich

The growing profile of the Islamic State', and its rivalry with al-Qaida, has heightened fears of terror attacks on Europe. The group has injected new enthusiasm into the global jihadist project by declaring itself a Caliphate' and thereby creating an illusion of military progress relative to the operationally stagnant al-Qaida. Europe needs to brace itself for the dual task of combating threats to its citizens at home while remaining alert to the strategic implications of Islamist insurgencies overseas.

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