| ID | 105990 |
| Title Proper | Post-jihadism |
| Other Title Information | Libya and the global transformations of armed islamist movements |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ashour, Omar |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article analyzes the global transformations of jihadist movements towards abandoning and de-legitimizing political violence in general and terrorism in particular. It focuses on the de-radicalization process of Libya's largest armed Islamist movement: the Islamic Fighting Group. It analyzes the causes behind those transformations and outlines the necessary conditions for, and policy implications of, successful de-radicalization. The article is mainly based on primary sources, field work, and interviews with former jihadist leaders, mid-ranking commanders, grassroots activists, security and intelligence officers, and state officials. |
| `In' analytical Note | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol. 23, No.3; Jul-Aug 2011: p.377-397 |
| Journal Source | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol. 23, No.3; Jul-Aug 2011: p.377-397 |
| Key Words | De - Radicalization ; Disengagement ; Ending Political Violence ; Islamism ; Jihad ; Libya ; Middle East ; North Africa ; Radicalization ; Security ; Terrorism |