Islamic radicalization in the United States : new trends and a proposed methodology for disruption / Samuel Musa and Samuel Bendett.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Musa, Samuel, author.

Bendett, Samuel, author.

Contributor:

National Defense University. Center for Technology and National Security Policy

Series:

Defense & technology papers ; no. 77.

Defense & technology papers ; no. 77

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Radicalism--United States--Case studies.

Radicalism.

Radicalism--United States--Prevention.

Islam--United States.

Islam.

United States.

Genre:

Case studies.

Case studies

Physical Description:

1 online resource (29 pages) : color illustratins.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : Center for Technology and National Security Policy, National Defense University, 2010.

Summary:

Over the past several years, the United States government and law enforcement agencies have become increasingly concerned with the spread and influence of Islamic radicalization amongst U.S. citizens and naturalized American individuals. Many such individuals are taking action intended to harm Americans and American interests domestically or abroad. Evidence points to a sophisticated and evolving indoctrination campaign that targets not just Americans of Muslim faith, but the larger population. It is becoming essential to view the spread of this radicalization as a technologically advanced phenomenon that should be addressed within the context of the evolving nature of the threat. This paper presents a study on practical and realistic assessments of Islamic radicalization in the United States and offers suggestions for its mitigation. In particular, the paper will address the emergence of the Internet as the battleground of ideas with the radical version of Islam, and will offer suggestions for addressing this problem for the government and law enforcement efforts.

Contents:

Introduction

Radicalization model : evolving causes

Case studies of Islamic radicalization : basic trends and principles. 9/11 timeline and implications for future understanding

2010 Attempted Times Square bombing

Lackawanna Six : the case of Yemeni-Americans from upstate New York

Self-indoctrination : the case of "Jihad Jane", or Coleen Rene LaRose

The power of technology in radicalization

Conclusions

Recommendations.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed on November 16, 2010).

"September 2010."

Series from web site.

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

Print version: Musa, Samuel. Islamic radicalization in the United States

OCLC:

681547374