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Bookmark or Share- Jihadism - WikipediaJihadism is a neologism for militant Islamic movements that are perceived as existentially threatening to the West. [1] [2] It has been applied to various insurgent Islamic extremist, militant Islamist, and terrorist individuals and organizations whose ideologies are based on the Islamic notion of jihad. [7]
- What is jihadism? - BBC NewsThe term "jihadist" has been used by Western academics since the 1990s, and more widely since the 11 September 2001 attacks, as a way to distinguish between violent and non-violent Sunni...
- So, what really is jihad? - The ConversationViolent radicals are often described as jihadists. A scholar explains what the word means and why those using the word to justify terrorism are often misrepresenting their sources. So, what...
- U.S. and U.N. on Jihadi Threat in 2021 | Wilson CenterIn 2021, jihadist groups proved resilient, despite counterterrorism pressure from the United States and its partners, according to five reports by U.S. intelligence, the Pentagon and the United Nations. The risk of attacks on the U.S. homeland was diminished, according to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).
- A history of modern jihadism - BBC NewsGetty Images. Jihadists see violent struggle as necessary to eradicate obstacles to restoring God's rule on Earth and defending the Muslim community, or umma. Here, BBC Arabic's Murad Batal...
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