| ID | 116218 |
| Title Proper | Examining the role of religion in radicalization to violent Islamist extremism |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Aly, Anne ; Striegher, Jason-Leigh |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In this article, the authors apply the four-phase radicalization model proposed by Silber and Bhatt 1
to a case study of Australia's first convicted terrorist, Jack Roche, based on communication with Roche after his incarceration and on a qualitative analysis of his trial. In doing so, they examine the validity of the four-phase model to a case of "home grown" terrorism and dissect the role of religion in the radicalization process. To conclude, the authors find that religion plays a far lesser role in radicalization toward violent extremism than the policy response contends and this has implications for counterterrorism programs that aim to address the drivers of violent extremism. |
| `In' analytical Note | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 35, No.12; Dec 2012: p.849-862 |
| Journal Source | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 35, No.12; Dec 2012: p.849-862 |
| Key Words | Islamist Extremism ; Radicalization ; Violent Extremism ; Counterterrorism ; Terrorism |