Explaining Islamist insurgencies : the case of al-Jamaah al-Islamiyyah and the radicalisation of the Poso conflict, 2000-2007 / Muhammad Tito Karnavian.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Karnavian, Tito M., author.

Series:

Imperial College Press insurgency and terrorism series ; Volume 3.

Imperial College Press Insurgency and Terrorism Series, 2335-6847 ; Volume 3

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Insurgency--Indonesia--Poso (Kabupaten).

Insurgency.

Radicalism--Religious aspects--Islam.

Radicalism.

Ethnic conflict--Indonesia--Poso (Kabupaten).

Ethnic conflict.

Christianity and other religions--Islam.

Christianity and other religions.

Jamaah Islamiyah (Indonesia).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (303 p.)

Distribution:

Singapore : World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., [date of distribution not identified]

Place of Publication:

London, England : Imperial College Press, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Since 9/11 many books have been published on Islamic terrorism, but few of these have considered the issue from the perspective of strategic studies or in terms of an "insurgency." As a result, much of this literature ignores the process of radicalisation and fails to ascertain why some people turn to terrorism, while others from the same background do not. To counter this trend, Explaining Islamist Insurgencies explains how and why the process of Islamist radicalisation is an important step towards acts of terrorism and in the formation of terrorist organisations by focusing on Poso, a small

Contents:

Contents; Acknowledgements; Executive Summary; Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1 Research Background; 1.2 Research Questions; 1.3 Research Design; 1.3.1 Explaining radicalisation: theoretical propositions; 1.4 Case Selection; 1.5 Methods and Data Gathering; 1.6 Scope and Structure; 1.7 Literature Review; Chapter 2: Al-Jamaah al-Islamiyyah: From Insurgency to Terrorism; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 The Origins of al-Jamaah al-Islamiyyah; 2.2.1 Darul Islam; 2.2.2 The duet: Abdullah Sungkar and Abu Bakar Ba'asyir; 2.2.3 Malaysia: The new stronghold of Negara Islam Indonesia

2.2.4 Sending cadres to the Pakistan- Afghanistan border2.2.5 The formation of al-Jamaah al-Islamiyyah; 2.3 Ideology, Objectives, and Strategy; 2.3.1 Ideology; 2.3.2 Objectives; 2.3.3 Strategy of the struggle; 2.4 Political Resources; 2.4.1 The clandestine organisation and network; 2.4.2 Education and dakwah; 2.4.3 Propaganda; 2.4.4 Source of funds; 2.4.5 Recruitment of members; 2.5 Military Resources and Acts of Terrorism; 2.6 Conclusion; Chapter 3: Violence in Poso: From Armed Sectarian Conflict to Terrorism, 1998-2007; 3.1 Muslim-Christian Relations before 1998

3.2 The Sectarian Conflict, 1998-20013.3 The Malino I Accord; 3.4 Efforts to Restore Order after the Malino I Accord; 3.5 Terrorist Attacks, 2002-2007; 3.6 Efforts to Deal with Terrorist Acts; 3.7 The Involvement of Radical Islamist Networks in Terrorism; 3.8 Analysis of the Causes of Conflict and Acts of Terrorism; Chapter 4: First Causal Factor: Disaffected Persons; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 What Turned These Youths Toward Terrorism?; 4.2.1 Revenge; 4.2.2 Muslim solidarity; 4.2.3 Injustice and unfulfilled promises; 4.2.4 Property disputes; 4.3 A Possible Explanation; 4.4 Conclusion

Chapter 5: Second Causal Factor: Enabling Group5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Tanah Runtuh; 5.3 Al-Jamaah al-Islamiyyah Comes to Poso; 5.4 Dakwah, Education, and Military Training; 5.4.1 Dakwah; 5.4.2 Education; 5.4.3 Military; 5.5 Organisation; 5.5.1 Changes after 2003; 5.5.2 Finance and weapons; 5.5.3 Weapons; 5.6 Mujahidin Kompak Kayamanya; 5.6.1 Dakwah and education; 5.6.2 Military; 5.6.3 Organisation and leadership; 5.7 The Stronger "Enabling Group"; Chapter 6: Third Causal Factor: Legitimising Ideology; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Salafi-jihadism; 6.3 Salafi-jihadism in Poso; 6.4 The Teachers

6.5 Teaching on Jihad6.6 The Poso Recruits; 6.7 Methods of Inculcation; 6.8 Practical Applications of the Ideology; 6.8.1 Group identity; 6.8.2 Raising funds: fa'i and ghanimah; 6.8.3 Imposing discipline; 6.9 Conclusion; Chapter 7: The Radicalisation Process of Muslims in Poso; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 The Senders (Recruiters); 7.3 The Receivers (Recruits); 7.4 The Message ( Legitimising Ideology); 7.5 The Channel (Method of Radicalisation); 7.6 The Context; 7.7 Analysis of the Radicalisation Process in Poso Based on Communications Theory; 7.7.1 Basri; 7.7.2 Abdul Muis; 7.7.3 Syarifullah Jafar

7.7.4 Asep and Cecep

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

1-78326-487-X