The Ideological Component
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The Ideological Component in 21st Century Terrorism
The Ideological Component in 21st Century Terrorism

Author(s): Jarosław Tomasiewicz
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Studies in violence and power
Published by: Wydział Nauk Politycznych i Studiów Międzynarodowych UW
Keywords: terrorism; ideology; Islamism; far-right; far-left

Summary/Abstract: The article analyzes transformation of the ideological factor of terrorism in 21st century. The author emphasizes transition from grand narratives (Marxism, fascism) to little narratives of new social movements. In his opinion terrorism without ideology is more dangerous than ideological terrorism.

  • Issue Year: 63/2022
  • Issue No: 63
  • Page Range: 135-153
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: English