Resurgent radicalism

Author(s): Prem Mahadevan
Editor(s): Oliver Thränert, Martin Zapfe
Series Editor(s): Andreas Wenger
Book Title: Strategic Trends 2015: Key Developments in Global Affairs
Series: Strategic Trends
Pages: 45-62
Publisher(s): Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich
Publication Year: 2015
Publication Place: Zurich

The growing profile of the Islamic State', and its rivalry with al-Qaida, has heightened fears of terror attacks on Europe. The group has injected new enthusiasm into the global jihadist project by declaring itself a Caliphate' and thereby creating an illusion of military progress relative to the operationally stagnant al-Qaida. Europe needs to brace itself for the dual task of combating threats to its citizens at home while remaining alert to the strategic implications of Islamist insurgencies overseas.

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