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Religious Fundamentalism

News Release
Muslim Brotherhood Is Challenged by Generational Divides
The Muslim Brotherhood, the Islamic political movement that heads the national government in Egypt, faces a generational divide that poses significant challenges to the group as it works to extend its role in Egyptian society.
Oct 18, 2012
Commentary
Muslim Brotherhood Failing to Learn from Mistakes
The Muslim Brotherhood is falling into the same trap of overreach exhibited by the Egyptian military when the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) held the reins of authority during the first 16 months of the transition, writes Jeffrey Martini.
Oct 18, 2012
Report
Muslim Brotherhood Challenged by Generational Divides
The Muslim Brotherhood, the Islamic political movement that headed the national government in Egypt until its ouster in the summer of 2013, faced a generational divide that posed significant challenges to the group as it worked to extend its role in Egyptian society.
Oct 18, 2012
Commentary
Awlaki's Death Hits al-Qaeda's Social Media Strategy
Though Awlaki will be difficult to replace—since he effectively coupled both propaganda and operations—al-Qaeda will continue to plan attacks overseas against Western targets, writes Seth Jones.
Sep 30, 2011
Periodical
Beyond the Shadow of 9/11
The 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks warrants a thoughtful review of America's progress and future strategy. In this RAND Review cover story, RAND experts offer perspectives on Afghan-led solutions, ways to counter al Qaeda, air passenger security, and compensation for those affected by terrorism.
Sep 1, 2011
News Release
European Terrorism Trends Examined
Although most European terrorism plots of jihadist inspiration over the last five years appear to have been conducted independently, the most serious ones have tended to involve operational connections to groups operating outside of Europe.
Jul 6, 2011
Report
European Terrorism Trends Examined
Although most European terrorism plots of jihadist inspiration over the last five years appear to have been conducted independently, the most serious ones have tended to involve operational connections to groups operating outside of Europe.
Jul 6, 2011
Testimony
The Muslim Brotherhood in the West: Characteristics, Aims and Policy Considerations
Testimony presented before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, subcommittee on Terrorism, HUMINT, Analysis, and Counterintelligence on April 13, 2011.
Apr 13, 2011
Report
Deradicalization Process Is Essential Part of Fighting Terrorism
Counter-radicalization programs in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Europe indicate that deradicalizing Islamist extremists may be even more important than getting them to simply disengage from terrorist activities.
Nov 9, 2010
Brochure
Reform or Radicalisation?
Is prison a training ground for extremists? RAND Europe explores radicalisation and recruitment in European prisons.
Mar 11, 2010
Report
New Book Provides Unique View Into Mind of Fanatical Jihadists
David Aaron, a veteran U.S. diplomat and director of the RAND Center for Middle East Public Policy, has compiled a wide range of writings by Islamic terrorists that offer an unusual window into their mentality. The book,
Sep 16, 2008
Commentary
Colonel Cardinal's Iceberg Theory
As we continue to pour invaluable resources into our sixth year in Iraq, and the U.S. public and politicians wonder what we should do next, now may be a good time to revisit the overarching theory of our campaign plan in the Pacific: Colonel Cardinal's Iceberg Theory, writes Dick Hoffmann.
Jul 29, 2008
Report
The Rise of Political Islam in Turkey: The Nation’s Role in Western Security Efforts
While Muslim-majority Turkey may be the linchpin to promoting liberal Islam worldwide, relationships between the nation’s secular government and religious forces have shifted in the past decade, with implications for the future of Islam in the region and the world.
Jun 2, 2008
Report
Radicalization or Rehabilitation: Understanding the challenge of extremist and radicalized prisoners
Seeks to provide a preliminary overview of the challenges posed by radicalized and extremist prisoners, and to explore the potential for the radicalization of young European Muslims in the prison environment.
Mar 24, 2008
Commentary
A War of Nerves in Turkey
A War of Nerves in Turkey in Project Syndicate (an association that distributes commentaries to 291 newspapers in 115 countries)
May 12, 2007
Report
Building Moderate Muslim Networks
Drawing on the U.S. and allied experience during the Cold War building democratic networks, this study develops a ''road map'' for building moderate Muslim networks to counter the message of Islamist radicals in the war of ideas within Islam.
Mar 8, 2007
Report
Subversion and Insurgency
Subversion is a critical insurgent tool, but it has long been ignored by policymakers and analysts. This paper presents a set of case studies to explore the elements of subversion and discusses preliminary ideas for combating subversive activities in the context of the
Feb 13, 2007
Report
Al Qaeda and Its Affiliates: A Global Tribe Waging Segmental Warfare
Because Al Qaeda and its affiliates operate much like a global tribe, this paper describes the dynamics of classic tribes: what drives them, how they organize, and how they fight.
Jan 1, 2007
Journal Article
The Just Conduct of War Against Radical Islamic Terror and Insurgencies
The author's analysis considers justice from the eyes of the people among whom terrorist and insurgents hide.
Jan 1, 2007
Journal Article
George Michael, The Enemy of My Enemy: The Alarming Convergence of Militant Islam and the Extreme Right [Book] Review]
Book review of George Michael: The Enemy of My Enemy: The Alarming Convergence of Militant Islam and the Extreme Right
Jan 1, 2007

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