Characteristics of Religiously Motivated Radicalization: Causes and Process Cover Image

Dinî Motivasyonlu Radikalleşmenin Özellikleri: Nedenler ve Süreç
Characteristics of Religiously Motivated Radicalization: Causes and Process

Author(s): Gökhan Yaşa
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Theology and Religion, Security and defense, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Atatürk Stratejik Araştırmalar Enstitüsü
Keywords: Radicalization; Radicalization Process; Religiously Motivated Radicalization; Fundamentalism;Terrorism;

Summary/Abstract: Radicalization and its nature are one of the most discussed issues today. The aim of the study is to explain the religiously motivated radicalization patterns in terms of literature. The question of how radicalization patterns can be determined through the examination of causes and processes is emphasized. Especially, when the literature is examined, it is seen that the processes of radicalization became a subject that has been studied extensively. The scope of the study is to define radicalization and determine the types of radicalization. Primarily, religiously motivated radicalization, which is the main subject of the study, was emphasized. Although there are different types and processes of radicalization, it is seen that the patterns have common points. The process is very important in the context of religiously motivated radicalization. Religiously motivated radicalization processes have been examined in different studies. Understanding the process is also important for studies to be carried out against radicalization.

  • Issue Year: 17/2021
  • Issue No: 40
  • Page Range: 795-824
  • Page Count: 30
  • Language: Turkish
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