Terrorist Fighters Research Articles

The Interaction Between the Publishing Strategy of Dabiq Magazine and the Terrorist Actions of ISIS in the Western World

In recent years, the terrorist organization ISIS has come to the fore with its international terrorist attacks. However, the fact that the ISIS terrorist organization remains on the agenda as much as it is on the agenda, and that it gains new sympathizers and even new terrorist fighters is also related to its propaganda power. Because of it the organization focused on propaganda activities in the visual-written media and tried to use this area professionally. One of the means used for the transmission of propaganda activities in the media is the magazines they publish in different languages. Addressing both a regional and a global audience with magazines published in Turkish, Arabic, Persian and English is also an indication of the ISIS terrorist organization's strategy to be effective in many parts of the world.
 In this study, the words that are frequently repeated in Dabiq Magazine, which is published in English by the terrorist organization ISIS for the purpose of propaganda against the Western world, are examined. Among these words, "violent-aggressive-negative" words and "motivational-positive" words were identified for their followers, and an attempt was made to analyze ISIS' action and propaganda strategy based on these words. In addition, the study examined the timing of terrorist attacks perpetrated by ISIS in the West and the periods when the violence-glorifying words used in Dabiq magazine increased, and determined whether there was a correlation between them.

:Can Big Bird Fight Terrorism? Children’s Television and Globalized Multicultural Education

Previous articleNext article No AccessBook ReviewsCan Big Bird Fight Terrorism? Children’s Television and Globalized Multicultural Education by Naomi A. Moland. New York: Oxford University Press, 2019. 280 pp. US$46.95 (cloth), ISBN 9780190903985; US$31.99 (e-book), ISBN 9780190903954.Anne C. CampbellAnne C. CampbellMiddlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey Search for more articles by this author PDFPDF PLUSFull Text Add to favoritesDownload CitationTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints Share onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail SectionsMoreDetailsFiguresReferencesCited by Comparative Education Review Volume 67, Number 2May 2023 Sponsored by the Comparative and International Education Society Article DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1086/724332 HistoryReceived January 20, 2023Accepted January 20, 2023 For permission to reuse, please contact [email protected]PDF download Crossref reports no articles citing this article.

Deconstructing the Relation between Law and Authoritarianism: How Law Consolidated Authoritarianism in Post-2011 Egypt

Abstract This article argues that law and legal mechanisms in Egypt have not simply reinforced authoritarianism but have also been the avenue through which embryonic moves toward the rule of law have been halted and even reversed. The political regime has utilized law to consolidate its rule, boost its legitimacy, crack down on opposition and dissent, and restrict freedoms and rights. In Egypt, law and authoritarianism have not only co-existed but also have intersected and been mutually supportive. The political regime has used laws to legalize its autocratic policies and practices as a pretext to restore order and stability and fight terrorism. Since 2013, the law has been a tool not simply for authoritarianism in general but also for the ruling regime and military institution to assert control over society, to place themselves out of reach of legal/constitutional mechanisms and accountability either by issuing new laws and executive orders or altering existing ones.

Return of terrorists and their relatives from the zones of armed conflict: humanitarian, criminal-legal, procedural and criminological aspects

The article addresses the problem of the return to their homeland of relatives of terrorists who left for ISIS. The authors disclose the humanitarian, criminal, procedural and criminological aspects of special operations to return relatives of jihadists to the countries of exodus. The need for filtering, special accounting and temporary supervision of former jihadists, the development of comprehensive programs for the adaptation and reintegration of former terrorist fighters and their families is justified.

Can Big Bird Fight Terrorism? Children’s Television and Globalized Multicultural Education. Naomi A.Moland, New York: Oxford University Press, 2020, 267 pp.

Can Big Bird Fight Terrorism? Children’s Television and Globalized Multicultural Education. Naomi A.Moland, New York: Oxford University Press, 2020, 267 pp.

Patti Tamara Lenard: How Should Democracies Fight Terrorism?

Patti Tamara Lenard: How Should Democracies Fight Terrorism?

Book Review: Can Big Bird Fight Terrorism? Children's Television and Globalized Multicultural Education by Naomi A. Moland

Book Review: Can Big Bird Fight Terrorism? Children's Television and Globalized Multicultural Education by Naomi A. Moland

SOCIAL AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS OF TERRORISM IN THE MODERN SOCIOCULTURAL SITUATION OF THE WORLD COMMUNITY

The article examines the socio-cultural preconditions of terrorism in the world history of the 20th century. The current situation in the Russian Federation indicates the need to create an effective organizational and legal mechanism for countering terrorism, which infringes on the rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of the population of the Russian Federation and its state sovereignty. The provisions have been stated that determine the importance of studying the phenomenon of terrorism in the context of the growth of globalization processes and active opposition to them on the part of opponents of globalization. The author emphasizes the idea that deepening of the modern spiritual crisis influences the replacement of traditional moral values with a pragmatic orientation towards personal material success, which greatly contributes to the development of international terrorism. Despite a fairly wide list of subjects empowered by the national legislation of the Russian Federation to fight terrorism, the current legal field has not developed a concept that defines terrorism not only as a form of illegal action, but as a socio-cultural problem. In many respects, this became one of the reasons for the lack of interaction and coordination between the executive authorities and management in terms of its organization and implementation of measures aimed at countering terrorist manifestations. The study concludes that victory in the fight against terrorism cannot be achieved solely by forceful methods and state institutions. Civil society must make its contribution to the fight against terrorism.

Universal Jurisdiction to Fight Terrorism Worldwide

Universal Jurisdiction to Fight Terrorism Worldwide

HOMOPHOBIA AND ‘UN-AMERICANNESS’ AS RISING FACETS OF ISLAMOPHOBIA: AN ANALYSIS OF ORLANDO SHOOTING MEDIA TRANSCRIPTS

HOMOPHOBIA AND ‘UN-AMERICANNESS’ AS RISING FACETS OF ISLAMOPHOBIA: AN ANALYSIS OF ORLANDO SHOOTING MEDIA TRANSCRIPTS

Travel Documents in use by Terrorists

How does globalization affect the world? Terrorism in the XXI century is a global phenomenon, most frequently encountered in developed Western countries, although it is gaining in importance in developing countries. In order to prepare for this phenomenon and to take appropriate preventive measures, necessary for accurate identification, the following actions should be carried out: tracking, mapping, recognition, re-establishment of networks and even the apprehension of the perpetrator of a crime. Unfortunately, not only citizens and law enforcement authorities but also terrorist organisations can benefit from new technological inventions. According to the author, identifying, observing and disclosing persons crossing the border who are perpetrators of terrorist crimes is becoming an increasingly difficult task, as criminals can recruit new members in several countries and the recruiter does not even have to be in the same place as the new „candidate”. In future, the fight against terrorism will not be carried out primarily on the battlefields of crisis-stricken areas, but on the borders of protected areas, with the use of computer monitors and in cooperation of intelligence services with other countries. Adequate EU legislation is needed to restrict the free movement of persons committing terrorist offences. EU countries must guarantee the security of their citizens and fight terrorism effectively.

Understanding Saudi Arabia's Influence on Pakistan: The Case of the Islamic Military Alliance to Fight Terrorism

AbstractThe launch of the Saudi‐led so‐called Islamic Military Alliance to Fight Terrorism (IMAFT) in 2015 tested the strong strategic alliance between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. In light of concerns about the positioning of the coalition of 41 states against Iranian interests in the Middle East, Pakistan's initial response to the Saudi demand to join the war in Yemen was a polite refusal by means of a unanimous decision of the parliament. However, under tremendous pressure from Riyadh and other Gulf States, Islamabad later capitulated and backtracked from its initial decision. This paper analyses the unique nature of the relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia through a dissection of the various dimensions of the Kingdom's cultural and political influence on Pakistan. It also illuminates Saudi hegemonic strategies and the manner in which Islamabad adjusts and is influenced as well as coerced to revise its foreign policy choices. This paper argues that Saudi's diplomatic strategies, political pressure and pledges of generous financial assistance ensured Pakistan's participation in IMAFT.

Assessing a Decade of U.S. Military Strategy in Africa

The past decade has witnessed a sea change in U.S. military engagement in Africa. With the establishment of a new permanent command, significant increases in security assistance, and the pioneering of new tactics driven by technical innovations in intelligence analysis and drone warfare, the U.S. military has become an integral player in the continent's security. Nevertheless, there exist few assessments of the extent to which increased U.S. military engagement is paying dividends. This article examines how the current U.S. military strategy in Africa is different from those in the past and whether it is meeting the stated U.S. objectives of neutralizing transnational threats while contributing to the continent's political stability. It finds that U.S. performance is mixed, with recent successes at containing the spread of al Qaeda and Islamic State affiliated groups coming at the potential detriment of longer-term regional security. The article concludes with recommendations aimed at helping the armed forces of the U.S. and other regional actors better fight terrorism while managing political risks.

The Islamic Military Alliance to Fight Terrorism: Structure, mission, and politics

This paper is a preliminary examination of the newly established Islamic Military Alliance to Fight Terrorism (IMAFT). IMAFT's membership includes Arab and Muslim states in the continents of Asia and Africa, and encompasses considerable military capabilities. The paper assumes that the advent of the Islamic Military Alliance is a significant event for both academic and empirical reasons, and employs insights gleaned from the International Relations literature on military alliances to analyse its structure, mission and politics. The discussion maintains that IMAFT sufficiently reflects the main conceptual aspects of military alliances, aims at performing vital collective security functions, and involves some of the immediate and potential issues typically associated with alliance politics. While the emerging alliance is yet to evolve towards institutionalised norms and procedures, the analysis shows that IMAFT is relevant for regional security politics and potentially conducive to addressing the growing global threat of terrorism.

Europe's New Identity: The Refugee Crisis and the Rise of Nationalism.

Europe's New Identity: The Refugee Crisis and the Rise of Nationalism.

The Canadian way of counterterrorism: introducing the GATE-Canada data set

How does Canada fight terrorism, and to what effect? In this article, we introduce an original data set of all reported actions taken by the Canadian government in relation to both domestic and international terror groups between 1985 and 2013. Data include conciliatory and repressive, verbal and physical, and discriminate and indiscriminate actions relating to a wide variety of constituencies. We demonstrate the value of these data by applying them to a key scholarly and policy question: whether actions by Canada relevant to terrorism abroad affect its terrorism relevant actions at home. Our results suggest that international actions related to terrorism did lead to a subsequent increase in domestic actions. Interestingly, the effects of international actions on domestic actions after 9/11 extend not only to Muslims in Canada, but also to other Canadian political constituencies. This finding lends support to the hypothesis that an increased mandate and resources to counter a particular threat may lead to more generalized counter-terrorism initiatives domestically.

At War on Terrorism: Few Notes on Rationality: Supplementary Materials to 'To Kill Hope? In Search of a Reliable Strategy to Fight Terrorism'

The paper provides list of significant security and terrorism related events encouraging or discouraging terrorism in Israel.The paper also contains three stories. The 1st Israel legal system take its position at war. Since Israel court system choose to become politicized and sided Left parties in their political struggle Judges' decisions regarding security problems experienced pretty specific shift to the position, presented below. The 2nd covers issue of competing claims for murder, proving rational approach of terrorists gangs leaders in their fundraising. The 3rd story brings rational interpretation for Israel mainstream (leftist) mass Medias' coverage of terrorism in support of peace process solution.The paper presented materials supplemental to Kill hope? In search of a Reliable Strategy to fight Terrorism paper, which can be found here: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2745935.

To Kill Hope? In Search of a Reliable Strategy to Fight Terrorism

A panoply of anti-terrorism strategies were utilized in Israel throughout its history, beginning with Palestine under the British Mandate and continuing after the creation of the State of Israel to the present day. This history similar to international experience overall, and provides no basis to link terrorism with poverty or despair. Nor does history suggest any reasonable expectation that terrorists will be appeased by concessions of any kind, whether transfer of funds or relinquishing territory to terrorist control. Neither statistical analysis nor the study of particular incidents support such a hypothesis. The immediate and most obvious criterion of success for parties in mutual conflict is the control of new territory and its population, which allows terrorists freedom of movement and opportunities to try new terrorist technologies and take the initiative in dynamic situations. Loss of land and population, humiliating defeat, or ostentatious display of triumph by the enemy, in contrast, discourage both terrorist leaders and perpetrators, who would lose the posthumous reward typically promised them in the guise of prestige and income for their families. Factual instances and statistical data provide evidence to support the hypothesis that terrorism is best put down by force. When opting for such a strategy, it is of critical importance that military personnel be provided with appropriate legal protection.

- <br>(Use of Extradition as a Tool to Fight Terror)

תקציר בעברית: המאמר בוחן את הרלוונטיות של כלי ההסגרה בהתמודדות מדינות עם הטרור העולמי, במתח שבין ההגדרה של עבירה הפוליטית, שהחרגת המואשמים בה מהווה עקרון יסוד בעקרונות ההסגרה לבין ההגדרה המעורפלת של טרור וההשלכה של הדבר על ניסיון מדינות להילחם בטרור דרך הסגרה. הפתרון המוצע במאמר הוא להסיר את חריג העבירה הפוליטית מעקרונות ההסגרה תוך שימוש בעקרונות הסגרה חלופיים על מנת לשמור על אנשים הראויים להגנה מפני הסגרה. בכך יוסר מחסום משפטי המעכב מדינות מפני שימוש בהסגרה אך ישמרו ערכי היסוד עליהם מושתתים דיני ההסגרה בכלל, וחריג העבירה הפוליטית בפרט.English Abstract: The article examines the relevance of extradition as a tools to deal with global terrorism. In particular the article deals with the tension between the definition of political crime, a fundamental principle of extradition principles and the vague definition of terrorism and the implications of this in the attempt of countries to fight terrorism through extradition. In the summary a solution is offered that would allow effective struggle against terrorism while preserving the rights terror suspects.

National Security Letters — A Controversial FBI Tool to Fight Terrorism

National Security Letters — A Controversial FBI Tool to Fight Terrorism