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The Darkest Sides of Politics, II: State Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Religious Extremism, and Organized Crime
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This book examines a wide array of phenomena that arguably constitute the most noxious, extreme, terrifying, murderous, secretive, authoritarian, and/or anti-democratic aspects of national and international politics. Scholars should not ignore these dark sides of politics, however unpleasant they may be, since they influence the world in a multitude of harmful ways.The second volume in this two-volume collection focuses primarily on assorted religious extremists, including apocalyptic millenarian cults, Islamists, and jihadist terrorist networks, as well as CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) terrorism and the supposedly new nexus between organized criminal and extremist groups employing terrorist operational techniques. A range of global case studies are included, most of which focus on the lesser known activities of certain religious extremist milieus.This collection should prove to be essential reading for students and researchers interested in understanding seemingly arcane but nonetheless important dimensions of recent historical and contemporary politics.

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I know of no other expert worldwide with the depth and breadth of knowledge of extremist ideologies possessed by Dr. Bale. The Darkest Sides of Politics reveals what for many readers even seasoned scholars will be new facets of the complex undercurrents of political extremism that plague global society.

Gary Ackerman,Ph.D., Director, Unconventional Weapons and Technology Division, National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START), USA

Professor Bale has followed for a long-time developments on the European extreme right with particular emphasis on the violent groups and groupuscules. His books can be recommended without any reservation.

Walter Laqueur

This volume contains a number of carefully researched, well-written, and thoughtful essays on both the nature of terrorist communities and, perhaps even more significant, the passive response of democratic governments in recent years. Professor Bale brings together a constellation of evidence from a wide variety of sources, and he makes a convincing case that our representatives continue to ignore that evidence. This is a remarkable work by a remarkable scholar.

Rudi Paul Lindner,Professor Emeritus of History and Astronomy, The University of Michigan, USA

Jeffrey Bales collected articles are a tour de force of clear-headed analysis which demonstrate the close relationship between Salafi-jihadis operations and their ideology. His work provides a detailed, well-argued and meticulously documented case for taking the jihadists at their word, and seeing through mainstream media (and often governmental) obfuscation about their goals. Taking materials from a wide range of jihadist fronts, including the Caucasus, the Islamic State, and Europe, Bale presents a vivid picture of jihadi methods and goals. This book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the murky world of Salafi-jihadism as it plays out both in full view as well as behind the scenes. Bales qualifications for the study of terrorism, both in its jihadi manifestation, as well as other variants, are unmatched, and this book brings together much of his significant work from the recent past.

David B. Cook,Professor of Religion, Rice University, USA

Jeffrey Bales collection attests to a highly disciplined, morally-oriented, incisive mind that unflinchingly dissects the erroneous thinking of many of todays self-described experts on terrorism and Islamism. Anyone who wants a clear window into the misleading portrayal of Islams role in the global Jihad that has come to dominate the Western public sphere over the last two decades, including among intelligence and policy makers, owes him- or herself the bracing experience of Bales painstakingly documented analysis. Despite being harshly critical of these now hegemonic (mis-) interpretations, which unwittingly give aid and comfort to our Islamist enemies, he shows great patience and even respect for those whose reasoning he challenges. For independent minds who have begun to suspect that they have been badly misinformed about these very important security threats, this is your Guide for the Perplexed.

Richard Landes,Professor, Boston University, USA

The Darkest Sides of Politics, II

The second volume in this two-volume collection focuses primarily on assorted religious extremists, including apocalyptic millenarian cults, Islamists, and jihadist terrorist networks, as well as CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) terrorism and the supposedly new nexus between organized criminal and extremist groups employing terrorist operational techniques. A range of global case studies are included, most of which focus on the lesser known activities of certain religious extremist milieus.

This collection should prove to be essential reading for students and researchers interested in understanding seemingly arcane but nonetheless important dimensions of recent historical and contemporary politics.

Jeffrey M. Bale is Professor in the Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies Program at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, USA.

Routledge Studies in Extremism and Democracy

Series Editors: Roger Eatwell, University of Bath, and Matthew Goodwin, University of Kent.

Founding Series Editors: Roger Eatwell, University of Bath, and Cas Mudde, University of Antwerp-UFSIA.

www.routledge.com/politics/series/ED

This new series encompasses academic studies within the broad fields of extremism and democracy. These topics have traditionally been considered largely in isolation by academics. A key focus of the series, therefore, is the (inter-) relation between extremism and democracy. Works will seek to answer questions such as to what extent extremist groups pose a major threat to democratic parties, or how democracy can respond to extremism without undermining its own democratic credentials.

The books encompass two strands:

Routledge Studies in Extremism and Democracy includes books with an introductory and broad focus which are aimed at students and teachers. These books will be available in hardback and paperback.

Routledge Research in Extremism and Democracy offers a forum for innovative new research intended for a more specialist readership. These books will be in hardback only. Titles include:

36. Understanding the Populist Shift

Othering in a Europe in Crisis

Edited by Gabriella Lazaridis and Giovanna Campani

37. The Darkest Sides of Politics, I

Postwar Fascism, Covert Operations, and Terrorism

Jeffrey M. Bale

38. The Darkest Sides of Politics, II

State Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Religious Extremism, and Organized Crime

Jeffrey M. Bale

First published 2018

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Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business

Chapters 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 2018 Jeffrey M. Bale

Chapter 1 2012 Michael A. Innes. Reprinted with permission

Chapter 2 2006 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. Reprinted with permission

Chapter 5 2009 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. Reprinted with permission

Chapter 6 2009 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. Reprinted with permission

Chapter 10 2014 McGraw-Hill Education. Reprinted with permission

The right of Jeffrey M. Bale to be identified as author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilized in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers.

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