Towards a “Political Turn” in the Fight against Jihadist Terrorism
Guido Steinberg
Since 2001, three trends have characterized the development of Jihadist terrorism: the return of Arab volunteers from Afghanistan to their home countries, the emergence of new organizations only loosely affiliated with al-Qaeda, and al-Qaeda’s change from organization to ideology.
• International Cooperation
• The Roots of al-Qaeda in the Arab World
• The Internationalization of Jihadist Terrorism after 2001
• Towards a “Political Turn” in Countering Jihadist Terrorism
• References