Leaderless Jihad by Marc Sageman
Terror Networks in the Twenty-First Century
Explores how the contemporary jihadist threat has shifted from a hierarchical organization to a decentralized, bottom-up phenomenon driven by small, self-organized groups and individuals linked by friendship, kinship, and online ties. Using case studies, it outlines a common pathway to violence—moral outrage refracted through a militant worldview, validated by peers, and activated by opportunity—while challenging assumptions that poverty or mental illness are primary drivers. It recommends restrained, community-focused countermeasures that address grievances, disrupt enabling social networks, and avoid overreactions that strengthen extremist narratives.
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- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 176-208
- Original Language
- English
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