National Security Risks of Religious Extremism

Abstract

In the present study the author examines how and why religious extremism can be linked to radical trends in Islam. What solutions should the national security and law enforcement services of developed countries seek and find for these religious extremist trends. Their goal is to ensure the safety of their own citizens, to detect in time the circle of persons who may commit an assassination attempt, and to prevent attempts to commit terrorist acts. The study also presents what solutions are available for dealing with and suppressing religious extremism from a security policy perspective.