Islamic activism and U.S. foreign policy
By: Scott W. Hibbard and David Little
Contributors: Little, David, 1933-
Series: Perspectives series; Perspectives series
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace Press; Brand: United States Institute of Peace; United States Institute of Peace
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 137
ISBN-13: 9781878379719
Subjects: Islam and politics; Prevention; Political violence; Terrorism; Foreign relations; History
Other titles: Islamic activism and United States foreign policy; Islamic activism and US foreign policy
Description: For many in the West, political violence in Algeria, the Middle East, and elsewhere has come to symbolize the threat of "Islamic activism." Western governments, however, must deal with the challenge of extremism in the broader context of their relations with diverse states with contrasting histories, geographies, and peoples. To assess this challenge, the Institute brought together a distinguished group of policy analysts, practitioners, and scholars for a series of frank discussions. The sessions analyzed the nature of Islamic activism - including moderate political parties and militant extremists - and the options for policymakers to mitigate violence in a range of cases.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 113-133).