| ID | 080940 |
| Title Proper | Jihadist strategic debates before 9/11 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Brooke, Steven |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In 2004 Lia and Hegghammer observed a new genre of "jihadi strategic studies," characterized by secular-rational analyses, familiarity with Western sources, and a willingness to self-critique. Through four case studies (the strategies of takfir groups in 1960/1970s Egypt, the far enemy-near enemy debate, the differing revolutionary modes of Al Jihad and Gamaa Islamiyya, and the decision by Al Qaeda to target the West) this article finds that many of the traits observed by Lia and Hegghammer have deep roots among jihadist thinkers. This article will interest those who study terrorism, strategy, and the history of Islamic militancy |
| `In' analytical Note | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 31, No.3; Mar 2008: p201-226 |
| Journal Source | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 31, No.3; Mar 2008: p201-226 |
| Key Words | Jihad ; Terrorism ; Islamic Militancy ; Terrorism Strategy |