Understanding Islamism
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Ayman al-Zawahiri got the death he deserved
At times like this, it’s tempting to channel Bette Davis: only speak good of the dead. Ayman al-Zawahiri’s dead. Good.
The Manchester Arena Inquiry: Issues to be resolved
Related Content As we await the conclusion of the Manchester Arena bombing inquiry, Richard Scorer of Slater Gordon Solicitors, who represent many of the victim’s families, writes for Policy Exchange. Richard captures issues of critical importance. These include the...
Swedish security experts warn of disinformation campaigns undermining counter-extremism efforts, citing PX report
Related Content Peder Hyllengren, Analyst at the Swedish Defence University, and Magnus Ranstorp,Associate Professor of Political Science and Strategic Advisor at the Centre for Total Defence and Community Security (CTSS) at the Swedish Defence University, published...
Latest Publications
Islamism and the Left
Sir John JenkinsThis paper seeks to consider the question of the relationship between Islamism (in all its forms) and parts of the Left, not just in France but more broadly. It proceeds from the assumption that such a relationship exists and is not simply tactical.
Grasping the Nettle
Sir John Jenkins and Clarisse PásztoryThe evolving Austrian debate on Islamism – reflecting in turn a growing public understanding of the issues over the last decade – continues to be of great interest to anyone concerned with the future of a liberal democratic state system. In France, the Macron government has been spurred into action by acts of terror. In Italy successive governments have for years used their long experience with combating organised crime to remove Islamist hate-preachers and others who undermine social cohesion with admirable expedition. In Germany concern about Islamism is at last gaining traction beyond the intelligence agencies. But it is in Austria over the last three years that the public and now governmental focus on the subject has in some ways been most sustained and instructive.
Understanding Islamism
Sir John Jenkins, Dr Martyn Frampton and Tom WilsonWhat word should we use to describe those who resort to violence in the name of Islam? This question has recently been the cause of much angst and uncertainty in official circles – and nowhere more so than within the ranks of the British police. In July of this year, reports surfaced that through its Counter Terrorism Advisory Network, the Metropolitan Police had held a consultation on finding an alternative to the term ‘Islamist terrorism’—with Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu, the head of national counter terrorism policing, and Chief Superintendent Nik Adams, National Coordinator for Prevent policing, both attending the online meeting.
