Yes, It Is Islamic Extremism—But Why?
150222- Yes, It Is Islamic Extremism—But Why? I applaud President Obama’s efforts to avoid provoking further Islamophobia in America. But I part company with him in his well-intentioned efforts to avoid using the term “Islamic extremism.” This is not about blame, it’s about analysis. In simplest terms, right now, these particular extremist movements—ISIS, al-Qa’ida and […]
Are Jihadis Reaching their Limits of Nihilism?
January 26, 2016 by Graham E. Fuller • Blog • Tags: extremism, Graham Fuller, Islam, jihadis, terrorism •
Are Jihadis Reaching their Limits of Nihilism? Graham E. Fuller (grahamefuller.com) 25 January 2016 It is hard to find even the smallest silver lining in the ongoing series of jihadist outrages that now proliferate with each daily news report. The immoral and cynical exploitation of religion (a constant of human history) is ultimately about power […]
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