Why beliefs always matter, but rarely help us predict jihadist violence. The role of cognitive extremism as a precursor for violent extremism.

Much of the rhetoric spread by jihadist organisations seems to indicate a strong commitment towards a set of religious and political ideas. But does cognitive extremism really lead to violent extremism? Terrorism scholars have been divided by this question for over a decade now. This article summari...

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Main Author: Jakob Guhl
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: Daniel Koehler 2018-03-01
Series:Journal for Deradicalization
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Online Access:http://journals.sfu.ca/jd/index.php/jd/article/view/139