| ID | 080884 |
| Title Proper | Democracy, Al Qaeda, and the causes of terrorism |
| Other Title Information | a strategic analysis of U.S. policy |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Freeman, Michael |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | How will the strategy of spreading democracy affect the threat of terrorism from Al Qaeda and likeminded Islamic extremist groups? This article analyzes how spreading democracy would impact four different sets of underlying motivations that lead to this kind of terrorism. It will show that the widespread belief in the power of democracy is likely misplaced because democracy will be unlikely to change perceptions of occupation, will itself threaten Islamic identity and culture, will be unlikely to mitigate economic grievances, and will be unlikely to provide a more legitimate government than one based on religious law. |
| `In' analytical Note | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 31, No.1; Jan 2008: p40-59 |
| Journal Source | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 31, No.1; Jan 2008: p40-59 |
| Key Words | Islamic Identity ; Terrorism ; United States ; Islamic Culture |