| ID | 188384 |
| Title Proper | When Insularity Becomes a Problem |
| Other Title Information | the Literature on Jihadism in Jordan |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Gråtrud, Henrik |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article offers a review of the literature on Jordanian jihadism. While excellent work has been done, particularly on the phenomenon’s history and ideologues such as Abu Muhammad al-Maqdisi, several topics remain unexplored. The main explanation for the literature’s shortcomings is that it has been too inward-looking. I argue that this insularity has led to three problems: first, the literature sometimes recycles observations already made; second, it fails to show how Jordan presents specificities in terms of jihadism; and third and most importantly, it misses insights from the literature on political violence about radicalization and terrorist attack activity. As a result, it fails to address key questions about Jordanian jihadism, such as why, when, and how terrorist attacks happen. |
| `In' analytical Note | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 45, No.10-12; Oct-Dec 2022: p.1095-1118 |
| Journal Source | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol: 45 No 10-12 |
| Key Words | Literature on Jihadism in Jordan ; Abu Muhammad al-Maqdisi |