Extremism

2.1.1 Radicalization defined The definition of ''radicalization'' continues to be subject to much debates and controversy. Many have put forward their own understandings, providing different challenges in conceptualizing this term. As mentioned at the introduction, the term ''radicalization'' has many meanings and while it may not have an accepted definition some critics have voiced their concerns that the idea of radicalization could be used to ''criminalize protest, dishonor any form of radical

indicate why previously non-violent people resort to terrorism or violent extremism. However, there have been several studies on what Wilner and Dubouloz (2009) dubbed “the precursors” (p. 9) of radicalization. These precursors are described as those “negative social, cultural, and political features of one’s societal environment that aid in “pushing” vulnerable individuals” (Hassan, 2012, p. 18) towards violent extremism. These precursors could be any number of things and range from unemployment

arose from the complications between the two regions, creating abolitionist groups and extremists to dictate an impending battle between the North and South. The Civil War was an inevitable feat due to northern extremism and the differing perspectives of proper leadership of both sides. Extremism became a significant issue during the time leading up to the Civil War. Northerners established

Homegrown Violent Extremism - Triangle Terror Group This case shows the relevance to the history of terrorism in the US by shedding light on just how well organized homegrown terrorism can be. This type of terrorism is harder to detect due to extremist having grown up or having been well assimilated here in the US. They are very familiar with the customs, language, and blend in easily all while staying under law enforcement radar. Daniel Patrick Boyd is the focus of this case. Dubbed The Triangle

In today’s society we have created this idea that extremism will only be able to be truly abolished with the use of labels and weapons. However, I agree with Benscoter when she says that it is a “realm of science” (Diane Benscoter 2012), and that instead we should really be attempting to “understand what

On-Line Radicalization: An Immediate Threat Casey L. Alexander, Captain Counterintelligence Officer Course, Class 15-001 February 11, 2015 It has been over 13 years since President George Bush addressed Congress and the American people on 18 September 2001 following the terrorist attacks on 11 September 200. The President stated “Our war on terror begins with al Qaeda, but it does not end there. It will not end until every terrorist group of global reach has been found, stopped and defeated”

Eco terrorism has been said by the Federal Bureau of Investigation to be "the most significant domestic terror threat facing the United States today" ("Environmental"). This assumption could not be any more true. Everyday, the lives of many innocent citizens and animals are put in danger just for a group of people to try to make a statement about what they believe is right, and what they believe is wrong. These actions are "usually committed by individuals who believe that the exploitation of natural

affect US interest IAW the National Security Strategy 2015. Those interests’ hinge on four critical aspects in which, global economic malaise and violet extremism can adversely affect two of the four interests. Those two interests are the security of US citizens and allies, and a strong and prosperous international economy. Violet extremism is by far the greatest challenge of the two. Globalization is an appealing concept that has many various interpretations and definitions. Globalization is

the native Africans and the Europeans, in both, there is a spectrum of extremism that governs the way that characters think and act. As evidenced by Okonkwo and Mr. Smith, extremism in thought and action leads to conflict and the measured moderation, practiced by Mr. Brown, leads to peaceful understanding and mutually beneficial growth. Okonkwo as the central figure in this novel, is perhaps the clearest example of extremism. Afraid of showing any sign of weakness, he will accept nothing less than

There is a lot of fear surrounding the events currently taking place in the Middle East. People see Radical Islam as an immediate danger, and assume that all practicing Muslims are just as violent, and share those beliefs and unhinged views. However, these thoughts hold no veracity, and people need to be able to differentiate practicing Muslims with radical Islamic terrorists. The values and ideas promoted by Radical Islam are not in any way supported by true Islamic citizens. The Muslim religion