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This book examines conflict through the lens of Islamist terrorist groups. It outlines how terrorists see war, as well as the historical and current events and ideas they use not only to justify violence but also to encourage others to participate. Following a brief examination of recent wars in which Islamist terrorist groups played a significant role (Afghanistan, Somalia, Bosnia, Iraq, and Syria), this book describes ongoing conflicts in twenty-two countries across Asia, Africa, and Europe. It shows how jihadists use their propaganda to continue what they see as their obligation to fight to protect Islam, and how extremist messaging interprets these conflicts. It identifies and explains the connectivity of these conflicts, framing them into a global worldview. In light of the ongoing war in Syria, this book provides a timely warning that other wars may grow in lethality and scope, arguing that there is enough Muslim suffering and perceived international aggression against Islam to feed future conflict. Bringing together in one volume different conflicts where terrorist groups are active worldwide, it introduces the world and thinking of jihadists while highlighting a number of seldom-reported cases.

JIHAD --- ISLAMIC FUNDAMENTALISM --- TERRORISM--RELIGIOUS ASPECTS--ISLAM

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Christian fundamentalists. Hindu nationalists. Islamic jihadists. Buddhist militants. Jewish extremists. Members of these and other religious groups have committed horrific acts of terrorist violence in recent decades. How is this possible? How do individuals use their religious beliefs to justify such actions? How do they manipulate the language and symbols of their faith to motivate others to commit violence in the name of the divine? Phil Gurski addresses these essential questions as he explores violent extremism across a broad range of the world's major religions.

Religion --- Violence --- Religious fanaticism. --- Radicalism --- Philosophy. --- Religious aspects.

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Political sociology --- Politics