Territoriality of radical Islam: comparative analysis of jihadist groups' approach to territory |
| |
Authors: | Bohumil Dobo? Martin Riegl Stig Jarle Hansen |
| |
Institution: | 1. Institute of Political Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, Praha, Czech Republicbohumil.dobos@gmail.com;3. Institute of Political Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, Praha, Czech Republic;4. Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, ?s, Norway |
| |
Abstract: | ABSTRACTThe paper compares political territoriality of selected jihadist violent non-state actors. Looking at selected groups that attempted to control territory (Afghan Taliban, Al-Shabaab, the Islamic State), it attempts to establish a generalization regarding the use of territory by this type of violent non-state actors. To this end, it analyses connection of territory to groups´ security provision, economic activity, and identity. Despite many differences among the groups, it concludes that these groups often utilize both territorial and personal characteristics. Territoriality of these actors is reactive as they are unable to present a sustained control in contested regions. |
| |
Keywords: | Territoriality jihadist groups Africa Middle East insurgency terrorism |
|
|