Fine (2008) ‘Contrasting Secular and Religious Terrorism.’
Citation: Fine, Jonathan (2008) ‘Contrasting Secular and Religious Terrorism,’ Middle East Quarterly, pp. 59-69.
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Fine (2008:59): Criticises tendency to focus on “rational-strategic rather than ideological principles.” Recognises the difficulty of quantifying such things as ideology, culture, and motivation, but sees this as a problem with models, not as evidence that these don’t play a role.
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Fine (2008): Argues major differences exist between groups that adhere to different fundamental ideologies, e.g. Marxism versus jihadism; the works of ideologues shed light on objectives; and objectives influence tactics and who is defined as the enemy. Consequently, the correlation between the rise of Islamist groups and the prominence of suicide campaigns is not accidental.