Radical Islam
Abstract
Violent attacks by Muslims against the United States have grown markedly in recent years, both in number and lethality. This threat, while manifest, is generally enigmatic. Exploring the root causes of this violence illustrates the need to correct relevant United States policies, specifically policies that encourage the development of democracies abroad. In this context, the effort to democratize the Middle East should increasingly be seen as vital to the security of the United States. Discussion: Recent attacks on the United States include the destruction of the twin towers of the World Trade Center; the attack on the U.S.S. Cole; and the bombing of the U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, among others. They have been blamed on radical Islamic groups that pose a real danger to the United States. By virtue of their policies and actions, illegitimate and repressive regimes that are typical of the region contribute to the numbers of dispossessed and disenfranchised in their societies. It is from these numbers that radical organizations draw their members.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA406226
Entities
People
- Peter E. Yeager
Organizations
- Marine Corps University