Don Quixote Syndrome: Mass Media and Epistemic Identity in Extremism
What we fail to understand is that it is the mode of conveyance, its ubiquity and simultaneity, that legitimates the extremism ideology and community.
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Government Approaches to Islamic-Based Militant Radicalization in Southeast Asia
Considered the “Islamic Fringe” by Muslim coreligionists, S.E. Asian Muslims embraced secular pursuits and have shunned the radical variants of Islam common in the Middle East.
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Chechnya Resources at SWJ
In light of the allegation that the Boston bombing suspects may be of Chechen origin, you may find the following articles as helpful background in getting some context on recent events in Chechnya.
The Russian Counterinsurgency Operation in Chechnya Part 2: Success, But at What Cost? 1999 – 2004
The Russian COIN Campaign in North Caucasus
The Growth of Islamism in the Pakistan Army
The growth of Islamism in the Pakistan Army is a distinct threat to US interests in the region.