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War, Peace, and Non-Violence: An Islamic Perspective explores the core principles of Islam regarding conflict, peace, and non-violence. The book highlights the importance of peace in Islam, illustrating how the religion promotes non-violent approaches to resolving conflicts and fostering harmonious relationships within society. It discusses key tea...

Introduction to Non-Violence" is a concise exploration of non-violent strategies and their applications. The text likely aims to delineate various non-violent strategies, explore their effectiveness, and engage in a critical discussion regarding the definitions and classifications associated with non-violence, thereby offering insights applica...

Peace by Peaceful Means" delves into the foundational concepts of peace and conflict, examining the interplay between development and civilization. Galtung introduces the "Great Chain of Nonviolence Hypothesis," exploring the interconnectedness of non-violent actions across various levels of society. SAGE KNOWLEDGE Table of Cont...

This introductory booklet explores the reasons why some episodes of mass political violence and genocide are significantly more deadly than others. The author introduces the concept of "mass political violence" to explain both genocide and other mass killings in the modern world. Case studies including the Holocaust, Soviet Union, Rwanda,...

This book offers practical strategies to manage conflict in various aspects of life. It covers topics such as identifying core psychological needs related to conflict, recognizing different communication styles, collaborating on solutions, practicing assertiveness, and addressing common digital communication issues. AMAZON Table of Contents I...

This book offers practical strategies to manage conflict in various aspects of life. It covers topics such as identifying core psychological needs related to conflict, recognizing different communication styles, collaborating on solutions, practicing assertiveness, and addressing common digital communication issues. AMAZON Table of Contents: ...

This book offers practical strategies to manage conflict in various aspects of life. It covers topics such as identifying core psychological needs related to conflict, recognizing different communication styles, collaborating on solutions, practicing assertiveness, and addressing common digital communication issues. Table of Contents: Introduc...

In the Reign of Terror by G. A. Henty is a compelling narrative set during the French Revolution. The protagonist, Harry Sandwith, confronts the chaos and radicalization of the era while demonstrating resilience and courage. Through the lens of a young Englishman in France, the story highlights themes of societal conflict, personal sacrifice, and t...

Security Informatics and Terrorism: Patrolling the Web addresses the complex challenges of detecting and controlling terrorists' use of the World Wide Web. Edited by Cecilia S. Gal, Paul B. Kantor, and Bracha Shapira, this volume compiles insights from experts across various disciplines, including computer science, intelligence, and industry. ...

In recent years, senior policy officials have highlighted increased signs of convergence between terrorism and unconventional (CBRN) weapons. This book examines the growing risk of terrorists acquiring and deploying chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (CBRN), and discusses how terrorism is adapting to the new technological envir...

This comprehensive work provides an in-depth historical analysis of terrorism, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the present day. The book examines how terrorism, often used by the weak to challenge the powerful, has been a tactic in warfare for centuries. It covers various historical instances of terrorism, such as the Zealots in Antiqu...

This book delves into the concept of organizational learning within terrorist groups, exploring how these organizations acquire, adapt, and distribute knowledge to enhance their operational effectiveness. It examines the factors that influence learning processes in terrorist groups, such as internal structure, decision-making, and the use of techno...

This book offers an in-depth analysis of the global efforts to combat terrorism and insurgency in the wake of the September 11 attacks. It addresses the strategic and tactical dimensions of counterterrorism, including hard power, soft power, counterintelligence, and the challenges posed by weak governments, foreign policy issues, and illicit traffi...

This comprehensive collection offers a comparative and international study on anti-terrorism law and policy, covering multiple global regions (Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia) while addressing overarching themes such as international law, constitutional issues, immigration, privacy, maritime, aviation, and financial law in the context of anti-terror...

This book provides a comprehensive examination of terrorism informatics, focusing on the intersection of information technology, data analysis, and homeland security. It discusses how knowledge management and data mining techniques can be used to improve intelligence systems, enhance information sharing, and combat terrorist activities. Featuring c...

This report assesses the potential applications of information technology in combating terrorism. It explores immediate actions that can be taken to enhance national security through technological means and discusses future possibilities for leveraging technology to prevent and respond to terrorist activities. The committee emphasizes the importanc...

This book explores the psychological and sociological factors that contribute to individuals becoming terrorists. It covers various theories and hypotheses related to terrorist behavior, including the frustration-aggression hypothesis, narcissistic rage hypothesis, and the psychological profile of terrorists. The work delves into the mental proces...

Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Terrorism: Emergency Response and Public Protection provides critical guidance for emergency responders to effectively handle terrorism threats involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Written by experts in the field, this book covers the health consequences of exposure to nuclear, chemical, and biological agen...

The Dictionary of Terrorism by John Richard Thackrah offers an extensive collection of definitions and explanations related to contemporary terrorism. This reference work provides clear and concise terms, many illustrated with real-world examples from across the globe. It covers a wide range of topics including terrorist organizations, weapons, str...

In Deadly Connections: States that Sponsor Terrorism, Daniel Byman explores the complex relationships between state actors and terrorist organizations. He examines various terrorist groups, including the PLO, Al Qaeda, and the Tamil Tigers, to understand how and why states support terrorism as a tool for political, economic, or ideological leverage...

This book explores the complexities of command arrangements in peace operations, emphasizing the importance of clear command and control structures to ensure the success of peacekeeping missions. The authors provide detailed analysis on various command frameworks and offer recommendations for improving peace operation effectiveness.

The Broken Olive Branch by Harry Anastasiou provides an in-depth analysis of the ethnonational conflict between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots, examining the historical roots of the conflict, its impact on the people of Cyprus, and the challenges to peacebuilding. Anastasiou explores the impasse of ethnonationalism, the persistence of ethnic d...

In The American Way of Peace: An Interpretation, Jan S. Prybyla explores the concept of Pax Americana and its role in shaping U.S. foreign policy post-World War II. The book focuses on themes such as promoting global peace, security, and reconciliation. It addresses key topics like conflict resolution, counterterrorism, the prevention of political ...

Cyber Terrorism: Political and Economic Implications" explores how terrorists exploit cyberspace to coordinate distributed cells, gather intelligence, and conduct cybercriminal activities to support physical attacks and destabilize infrastructure. The book discusses the critical role of global information infrastructure and current attack meth...

In The New Terrorism: Fanaticism and the Arms of Mass Destruction, Walter Laqueur examines the evolving nature of terrorism, particularly focusing on the rise of fanaticism and the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction. The book explores the links between extremist ideologies, the proliferation of WMD, and the global security implications of...

In The New Terrorism: Fanaticism and the Arms of Mass Destruction, Walter Laqueur examines the evolving nature of terrorism, particularly focusing on the rise of fanaticism and the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction. The book explores the links between extremist ideologies, the proliferation of WMD, and the global security implications of...

This book examines the role of societal actors in European integration, focusing on polity-building and policy-making between 1958 and 1992. It explores how non-state actors influenced the development of the European Union, highlighting their involvement in shaping policy and institutions. While not directly related to terrorism or peacebuilding, i...

This book delves into the phenomenon of extremism, analyzing why extremists resort to violence and the rational motivations behind their actions. By examining episodes such as the French Revolution, Yugoslav nationalism under Milosevic, and the emergence of suicide terrorism and Al Qaeda, the author explains how rational choices lead to violent tac...

The Color of Fascism by Gerald Horne explores the life of Lawrence Dennis, an African American who passed for white and became a leading intellectual figure in the U.S. fascist movement. Born in 1893, Dennis’s life is marked by his disillusionment with the racial inequities of the United States, especially within the context of the Jim Crow South...

In this article, Mohammed Abu-Nimer critically examines the emerging field of Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) and Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE), focusing on Islamic peace and interreligious peacebuilding as alternative approaches. He explores how various CVE/PVE strategies relate to issues of violent extremism within Muslim communities and ...

In Islam without Extremes: A Muslim Case for Liberty, Mustafa Akyol argues that Islam is compatible with liberal democracy and individual freedoms. He traces the ideological and historical roots of political Islam, highlighting the tradition of ijtihad (independent reasoning) and the rationalist schools of Islamic thought that have historically sup...

War and Peace in Islam: The Uses and Abuses of Jihad is a comprehensive collection of essays by leading Islamic scholars that explores the concept of jihad within Islamic tradition. The book examines the historical and contemporary interpretations of jihad, distinguishing between its legitimate and illegitimate uses. It provides insights into Islam...

This document presents a new approach to peacebuilding, emphasizing a paradigm shift in how peace and conflict resolution are understood and implemented. The 24-page text offers practical insights into global peace strategies and innovative methods for fostering peace in conflict-prone regions. While not directly related to terrorism or counter-ter...

This report summarizes the outcomes and discussions from the Capacity Building Workshop on the Prevention of Violent Extremism through Education held in Dakar, 2017. It emphasizes the role of education in addressing the root causes of violent extremism, particularly in the context of West Africa and the Sahel region. The workshop aimed to strengthe...

This 22-page document outlines a comprehensive action plan aimed at preventing radicalisation and extremism. It addresses the challenges posed by violence, arson, and planned terror attacks, highlighting the concerning trend of young individuals joining extremist organisations and enlisting to fight abroad. The plan emphasizes the need for a unifie...

This handbook encompasses a range of disciplines that underlie the field of peace education and provides the rationales for the ways it is actually carried out. The discipline is a composite of contributions from a variety of fields, including social psychology, philosophy, communication, and political science. Peace education is an applied subject...

This book examines the complex relationship between political parties that engage in democratic processes and terrorist groups that reject democratic norms. It explores how certain political parties may adopt extremist tactics, including terrorism, to achieve their objectives, and the implications of such strategies for democratic societies. The au...

This volume explores the relationships between fundamentalist religious belief, political extremism, and outbreaks of religiously inspired violence. It examines whether the post-Cold War world is increasingly violent and if this violence results from strident religious understandings of how societies should be organized. The book provides insights ...

This interdisciplinary study examines the limits of tolerance and the costs associated with freedom of expression and the press. Cohen-Almagor explores the balance between upholding democratic values and addressing the potential harms caused by unrestricted speech, including the spread of extremist ideologies. The book is essential reading for thos...

This book examines the growing significance of non-military threats to national and international security, with a specific focus on extremism, violence, and societal chaos. Peter Chalk analyzes how these factors impact global stability and discusses strategies for addressing these emerging challenges. The book provides a framework for understandin...

This book delves into the emergence and dynamics of Western Islamist extremism, exploring its roots, motivations, and implications. Shamit Saggar examines the social and political contexts that foster radicalization and provides an analysis of how democracies can address these challenges through integration, governance, and effective policy measure...

This book examines the challenges faced by democracies in responding to internal threats, specifically focusing on Jewish extremism and violence in Israel. Ami Pedahzur explores the paradox of democratic defense, analyzing how states can safeguard themselves against groups attempting to subvert democratic principles without infringing on fundamenta...

This book explores the dynamics of contentious politics and the role of civil society in post-communist Europe. Petr Kopecky and Cas Mudde analyze the challenges posed by political extremism and protests during the democratization process, highlighting the fragility of democratic governance in transitioning societies. The work delves into the inter...

This book examines how democratic governments in interwar Europe responded to the threats of extremism and authoritarianism. Giovanni Capoccia provides a comparative analysis of various European countries, exploring their strategies to safeguard democracy against the rising tide of radical ideologies. The work sheds light on the resilience of democ...

Political extremism is one of the most destructive and nihilistic forms of human expression. Manus I. Midlarsky examines the roots of political extremism, explaining that ephemeral gains and mortality salience are fundamental causes. This theoretical framework is applied to various forms of extremism, including fascism in Italy, Hungary, and Romani...

Islamic Awakening Between Rejection and Extremism explores the complex dynamics of the Islamic awakening movement in the contemporary world. Written by Yusuf Al Qaradawi, a prominent Islamic scholar, this book delves into the various responses to political and social challenges faced by the Muslim world. It critically examines the tensions between ...

This revised edition of Right-wing Extremism in the Twenty-first Century provides a comprehensive analysis of the rise of right-wing extremist groups across several European countries, including Britain, Germany, Austria, Russia, and France. It also covers recent events in Oldham and Bradford after the year 2000. The book explores the political, so...

The book examines the rise of anti-political establishment parties, such as the Freedom Party in Austria, List Pim Fortuyn in The Netherlands, the People's Party in Denmark, and the National Front in France, highlighting their appeal and success. Unlike other studies that focus on a single ideology or party, this work provides a comparative an...

This book explores the relationship between political parties that embrace democratic processes and terrorist groups that reject them. It provides a detailed theoretical and empirical analysis, using numerous case studies from countries like Spain, Lebanon, Turkey, and Northern Ireland. The book analyzes the boundaries between political parties and...

The book examines the rise of extremist groups in South Asia, including jihadists in Pakistan and the Tamil Tigers in Sri Lanka. It challenges the common perception that extremism in the region is primarily driven by ethnic and religious factors, arguing instead that political dynamics, inter-state relations, and international influences play a mor...