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Fatah al-Islam in Lebanon: Anatomy of a Terrorist Organization.

Authors :
Haddad, Simon
Source :
Studies in Conflict & Terrorism; Jun2010, Vol. 33 Issue 6, p548-569, 22p, 1 Diagram, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The objective of this study is to provide through an in-depth investigation of the Fatah Al-Islam organization, emergence, programs, and external links, and the inner operation of this underground Salafi-jihadi group. By divulging secret confession statements to the public, it has uncovered many of the mysteries that surrounded the evolution and goals of the group. On the other hand, and more important, it has examined the application of certain conventional approaches to the study of terrorist behavior. The findings, based on the biographies of FI terrorists, seem to negate much of the advanced explanation about political violence. Economic destitution, poverty, lack of education, young age, and marital disruption for instances do not determine adherence to the group. Members of the jihadi group of FI stem from a diversified occupational background, not lacking in education, mature, married, and influenced by various motivations, specifically religious dogma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1057610X
Volume :
33
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Studies in Conflict & Terrorism
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
50442168
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/10576101003754677