Processes of Radicalization and Polarization in the Context of Transnational Islamist Terrorism

Authors

  • Arin H. Ayanian The Institute for Interdisciplinary Research on Conflict and Violence (IKG), Bielefeld University, Germany
  • Nils Böckler Institute of Psychology and Threat Management, Darmstadt, Germany
  • Bertjan Doosje University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Andreas Zick The Institute for Interdisciplinary Research on Conflict and Violence (IKG), Bielefeld University, Germany

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https://doi.org/10.4119/ijcv-3098

Abstract

The present special issue brings together papers that focus on relevant theoretical perspectives and empirical research concerning individual and collective processes of radicalization, and social dynamics and conflicts associated with them. It also examines strategies to prevent the initiation of such processes and thereby connects analyses and transfer. Eight articles advance the current state of the art with regard to three aspects of radicalization within the context of Islamist terrorism, namely: 1) radicalization as a relational process; 2) social challenges and the role of foreign policy; and 3) prevention strategies. Together they represent important current empirical studies and point to directions where research is urgently needed.

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Published

2019-03-06

How to Cite

Ayanian, A. H., Böckler, N., Doosje, B., & Zick, A. (2019). Processes of Radicalization and Polarization in the Context of Transnational Islamist Terrorism. International Journal of Conflict and Violence, 12, a648. https://doi.org/10.4119/ijcv-3098

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