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Militancy and Political Violence in Shiism: Trends and Patterns - Political Violence
Assaf Moghadam
This book is the first systematic assessment of current trends and patterns of militancy in Shii communities in the Middle East and South Asia - specifically in Iran, Iraq, but also in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Bahrain
More than thirty years after the Islamic Revolution in Iran, there are signs of a growing assertiveness on the part of Shii actors, at times erupting into political violence. The book addresses two key questions: What trends emerge in the types of militancy Shii actors employ both inside and outside of the Shii heartland? And what are the main drivers of militancy in the Shii community? The editor concludes that although at present Shii assertiveness does not take on a predominantly militant form, a 'subculture of violence' does exist among most Shii communities examined here, and suggests five key drivers of political violence among Shiis: the impact of Iran; nationalism and anti-imperialism; Shii self-protection and communal advancement; mahdism; and organizational dynamics. This book will be of great interest to students and researchers of terrorism studies and political violence, war and conflict studies, and IR/Security Studies in general.
264 pages, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | July 15, 2011 |
| ISBN13 | 9780415619929 |
| Publishers | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Genre | Cultural Region > Middle East |
| Pages | 264 |
| Dimensions | 165 × 242 × 20 mm · 542 g |
| Language | English |
| Editor | Moghadam, Assaf |
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