INFORMATION

Name: Studies on Islamic Extremism and Deradicalization in the Middle East

Project: 2016 Major Project of the Key Research Base for Humanities and Social Sciences of the Ministry of Education

Author: Liu Zhongmin

Publisher: Silk Road Publishing

Publishing Date: January 2024

Pages: 494

ISBN：9789943811089

AUTHOR

Liu Zhongmin, second class professor and doctoral supervisor of Shanghai International Studies University; former director of the Middle East Studies Institute of SISU and editor-in-chief of Arab World Studies. His main research fields are Middle East politics, Islam and international relations, international political theory, maritime strategic issues, Chinese diplomacy, etc. He has published more than 10 monographs, more than 200 academic papers and translations, and more than 50 papers have been reprinted in full text or excerpted. He has presided over more than 10 major projects of the National Social Science Foundation, won more than 10 provincial and ministerial awards for outstanding scientific research achievements, and was selected as one of the New Century Outstanding Talents Support Program by the Ministry of Education in 2006, and as one of the Shuguang Scholars by the Shanghai Municipality in 2007. He has published more than 300 articles of current political commentaries in newspapers, magazines and online media, and has made academic exchanges in the United States, Europe and more than ten Middle Eastern countries. He is also the vice president of the Middle East Society of China, the vice president of the Chinese Society for World Ethnicity, and the editorial board member of the West Asia and Africa,Journal of International Relations, Arab World Studies andMiddle East Studies.

INTRODUCTION

This book establishes a theoretical framework for understanding religious extremism and Islamic extremism, clarifies the nature and characteristics of Islamic extremism, and develops a basic understanding of Islamic extremism by evaluating and drawing on theoretical results of research on Islamic extremism. Through empirical examination, the book studies the differences and diversity of Islamic extremism in different subregions and countries in the Middle East, and conducts in-depth case studies on the de-radicalization measures taken by major countries against specific organizations and groups, summarizing the lessons learned from the prevention and control of extremism and de-radicalization in major Middle Eastern countries.

Table of Contents

Introduction

I. Significance and Objectives of the Study

II. Review of the current status of research at home and abroad

III. Main contents of this book

Part I Macro-Integrated Studies

Chapter 1 Analysis of the Traits of Islamic Extremism - A Comparison of Islamic Moderate and Extremist Ideas as a Perspective

I. Main Views on the Nature of Islamic Extremism

II. Commonalities between Islamic Extremism and Moderate Political Thought

III. Differences between Islamic Extremism and Moderate Political Thought

Ⅳ.The Characteristics of Islamic Extremism: Antagonism and Violence

Chapter 2 Manifestations, Roots and Dilemmas of Islamic Extremism

I. The Manifestation Characteristics of Islamic Extremism

II. Roots of Islamic Extremism

III. The Dilemma of Islamic Extremism

Chapter 3 Historical Transformation and Core Ideology of Islamic Extremism

I. Historical Evolution of Islamic Extremism

II. The Ideology of the Islamic State and its Divergence from Al-Qaeda

III. Distant Enemies and Near Enemies: The Internal Controversy of Islamic Extremism

Chapter 4 Extremist Misinterpretation of the Core Values of Islam

I. The Way of Peace and Righteousness: Islam's Core Values and Historical Traditions

II. Extremism's Misinterpretation and Abandonment of the Core Values of Islam

III. The Islamic Community's Burden of the Times in De-Extremization Efforts

Part II Studies of Islamic Extremism in the Middle East

Chapter 5 Islamic Extremism in Saudi Arabia

I. Historical Transformation of Islamic Extremism in Saudi Arabia

II. The Challenge of the Islamic State and Saudi Arabia's Response

Chapter 6 Islamic Extremism in Egypt

I. Islamic Extremism in Egypt before the Middle East Changes

II Islamic Extremism in Egypt after the Middle East Changes

Chapter 7 Islamic Extremism in Turkey

I. The Development of Islamic Extremism in Turkey

II. Major Islamic Extremist Organizations in Turkey

III. Characteristics of Islamic Extremism in Turkey

Chapter 8 Islamic Extremism in Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon

I. Insurgent Movements and the Political Expectations of Islamic Extremism

II. Sectarian Conflicts and the Transformation of Extremist Islamic Ideology

III. Double Standard Counterterrorism Stimulates Islamic Extremism's Backlash

IV. The Refugee Problem and the Infiltration of Islamic Extremism

Chapter 9 Islamic Extremism in the Maghreb Region

I. Current Development of Islamic Extremism in the Maghreb Region

II. The Development of Major Islamic Extremist Organizations in the Maghreb Region

III. The Dilemma of Countering Islamic Extremism in the Maghreb Region

Part III. Study of typical extremist organizations in the Middle East

Chapter 10: Changes in the Middle East and new developments in Al-Qaida organizations

I. Al-Qaida's Ideological Adjustment after the Changes in the Middle East

II. The Expansion of Al-Qaida and Its Impact

Chapter 11: Exploring the relationship between the Islamic State and al-Qa'idah

I. Evolution of the relationship between the Islamic State and al-Qa'idah

II. The leadership dispute between the Islamic State and Al-Qaida.

III. The dispute between the Islamic State and al-Qa'idah over their platforms and routes

Chapter 12 The Syrian Jabhat al-Nusra and its relationship with Al-Qaida

I. History of Jabhat al-Nusra

II. Organizational structure and strategic goals of Jabhat al-Nusra

III. The practical reasons for the separation of Jabhat al-Nusra from Al-Qaida.

Ⅳ. Al-Qaida's strategic choices

Chapter 13 Study on the Organization of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb

I. The rise of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb

II. Characteristics of the development of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb

III. Impact of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb

Chapter 14 Ideology, organizational structure and development strategy of Izabut

I. Overview of the development of Izabut

II. Ideology and organizational structure of Izabut

III. Izabut's development strategy

Part IV. Delegitimization studies in Middle Eastern countries

Chapter 15: Saudi Arabia's de-radicalization and transformation strategy

I. Background of the Saudi strategy of de-radicalization and transformation

II. The content of the Saudi strategy of de-radicalization and rehabilitation

III. Assessment of the Saudi Strategy for De-radicalization and Rehabilitation

Chapter 16: Egypt's de-radicalization strategy

I. Content of Egypt's de-radicalization strategy

II. Characteristics of Egypt's de-radicalization strategy

III. Assessment of the Effectiveness of the Implementation of the Egyptian Strategy of De-Radicalization

Chapter 17 Turkey's De-radicalization Practice and Its Inspiration

I. Turkey's Flexible Delegitimization Initiatives

II. Turkey's Rigid De-Radicalization Measures Focused on Counter-Terrorism

III. The Effectiveness of De-radicalization in Turkey and Implications

Chapter 18 Lebanon's De-radicalization Policies and Practices

I. Concepts and Policies of De-radicalization in Lebanon

II. De-radicalization Practices in Lebanese Cities

III. Delegitimization Practices in Lebanese Prisons

Chapter 19 The Practice and Challenges of De-radicalization in Post-war Iraq

I. Operation Detainee and the Challenges of Postwar Extremism in Iraq

II. The U.S. Troop Surge and Iraq's Attempts at De-Radicalization

III. Challenges of the De-Extremization Process in Iraq after the U.S. Withdrawal of Troops

Chapter 20 Algeria's De-Radicalization Model

I. Main Features of Algeria's De-Radicalization Model

II. Early Effectiveness of Algeria's De-Radicalization Model

III. The Dilemma of Algeria's De-Extremization Model and the Return of Extremism

Chapter 21 Counter-extremism Policy in Morocco

I. Counter-extremism Policy: Concepts and Issues

II. The Triple Path of Morocco's Counter-Extremism Policy

III. Assessment of the Effectiveness of Morocco's Counter-Extremism Policy

Conclusion

I. How to Understand Islamic Extremism

II. Development and Evolution of Islamic Extremism

III. Distortion and Abuse of Islam by Islamic Extremism

IV. Islamic Extremism in the Middle East

V. De-Extremization Policies and Practices of Middle Eastern Countries

VI. Problems of De-Extremization in Middle Eastern Countries