Radicalized: New Jihadists and the Threat to the West - Softcover

Peter Neumann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1784536733 ISBN 13: 9781784536732

Publisher: I.B.Tauris, 2016

Synopsis

As ISIS seeks to expand its reach in the Middle East, its territory serves as a base for training and operations for a new generation of jihadis. Thousands of young people from the West, primarily from Europe, have travelled to join ISIS, re-emerging as hardened fighters with military training and a network of international contacts. Many of these have now returned to their homelands, where it is feared they are planning a new series of brutal attacks., Peter R. Neumann here explains the phenomenon of the 'new jihadis', and shows why the threat of terrorism in the West is greater than ever before. Based on interviews and previously-unseen material, Neumann provides an essential introduction to one of the greatest crises of our time."

About this title

Review:

'For more than a decade, Peter R. Neumann has been at the cutting edge of terrorism studies. Whether delineating the contours of this century's "new terrorism" or establishing the world's pre-eminent centre for the study of radicalisation and becoming that subject's foremost authority, Neumann has helped shape both the scholarly and popular discourse on terrorism and counterterrorism.' --Bruce Hoffman, Director of the Center for Security Studies at Georgetown University and author of Inside Terrorism

'A vital contribution from one of Europe's leading thinkers on jihadist terrorism. Policy makers should heed his central warning: we will overcome this threat only when we tackle the sense of social marginalisation which plagues Muslim communities across Europe.' --Gilles de Kerchove, EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator

About the Author:

Peter Neumann is Professor of Security Studies at King s College London and Director of the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR). He is a prominent media commentator on terrorism and has appeared on BBC, CNN, CBS News, MSNBC and Al Jazeera."

About this edition

• Publisher: I.B.Tauris
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1784536733
• ISBN 13: 9781784536732
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256