Secular and religious terrorist groups according to Yonah Alexander
Secular and religious terrorist groups according to Yonah Alexander
Author(s): Błażej BadoSubject(s): Government/Political systems, Security and defense, Political behavior, Politics and religion, Studies in violence and power, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Fundacja Instytut Nauki o Polityce
Keywords: Yonah Alexander; secular terrorism; religious terrorism; security;
Summary/Abstract: Having analysed Yonah Alexander’s texts and statements the author presents his narration about terrorism, making a distinction between terrorism inspired by secular ideas and religiously motivated terrorism. In his opinion the first group includes: Al-Fatah, Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, while the other: Hamas and Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine. Following the through of Yonah Alexander the author shows the synthesis of his scholarly and journalistic accomplishments, including those concerning terrorism. This article is a contribution to the research in the area of contemporary national and international security studies in individual countries.
Journal: Polish Journal of Political Science
- Issue Year: 6/2020
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 129-147
- Page Count: 19
- Language: English
