Extremist and Terrorist Organizations: A Foundational Approach to Understanding the Jihadist Case

Research Summary

The concepts of extremism and the issues related to it enjoy a great deal of discussion in the global and regional public spheres, especially since the United States of America withdrew its forces from Afghanistan in August 2021, which terrorist organizations with jihadist ideology consider a great victory for themselves.

This research seeks to present a comprehensive conception of extremism and terrorism, with a special focus on the two experiences of global/transnational Jihad in its most prominent form: The Islamic State, known as ISIS, and the al-Qaeda jihad organization; clarifying the transformations that have taken place within the jihadist case, and the dilemma of terrorism after the collapse of the territorial Caliphate (March 2019) until now.

The research includes a review of the main general features of jihadist organizations, and highlights the most important strategies that they follow during their terrorist activities.

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This research was exclusively prepared for Al-Masaha Platform 2021.

Research - Ahmed Sultan