Fragmentation and Cooperation in the Jihadi International (Sub)System: ‘Islamic State’ vs. Al-Qaeda and Beyond

The article explores the implications the rise of the ‘Islamic State’ (IS) had on the international order and the salafi-jihadi movement. The main argument is that at the height of its activity (2014–2016) IS was a de facto revolutionary state. In this capacity, IS challenged the international order...

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Main Author: Marina Eleftheriadou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/11/4/168