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Islamic Extremism in Kuwait

This book is the first to provide a complete overview of Islamic extremism in Kuwait. It traces the development of Islamist fundamentalist groups in Kuwait, both Shiite and Sunni, from the beginning of the twentieth century. It outlines the nature and origins of the many different groups, considers their ideology and organization, shows how their activities are intertwined with the wider economy, society and politics to the extent that they are now a strong part of society, and discusses their armed activities, including terrorist activities. Although focusing on Kuwait, it includes coverage of the activities of Islamist groups in other Gulf States. It also discusses the relationship between ruling families and Islamist political groups, thereby demonstrating that the intertwining of Islamic ideology and armed activities with politics is not a new development in the region.

Falah Abdullah al-Mdaires is Professor in the Department of Political Science at Kuwait University.

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17. Islamic Extremism in Kuwait

From the Muslim Brotherhood to al-Qaeda and other Islamist political groups

Falah Abdullah al-Mdaires

Islamic Extremism in Kuwait

From the Muslim Brotherhood to al-Qaeda and other Islamist political groups

Falah Abdullah al-Mdaires

LONDON AND NEW YORK

First published 2010
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2010 Falah Abdullah al-Mdaires

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Almdaires, Falah Abdullah.
Islamist extremism in Kuwait: from the Muslim Brotherhood to
Al-Qaeda and other Islamist political groups / Falah Abdullah
Almdaires.
p. cm.(Durham modern Middle East and Islamic world series ; 17)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Islamic fundamentalismKuwaitHistory 2. Jamaat al-Ikhwan
al-Muslimin (Kuwait) 3. Qaida (Organization)
4. IslamKuwaitHistory20th century.
5. IslamKuwaitHistory21st century. I. Title.
BP63.K9A46 2010
322'. 1095367dc22
2009041676

ISBN 0-203-85429-2 Master e-book ISBN

ISBN10: 0-415-56719-X (hbk)

ISBN10: 0-203-85429-2 (ebk)

ISBN13: 978-0-415-56719-0 (hbk)

ISBN13: 978-0-203-85429-7 (ebk)

To my best friend

Abdul-Rahman al-Naaimi, the historical leader of the Popular Front in Bahrain, who struggled against oppression and fought for freedom throughout his life, and a true brother who backed me up throughout my life. He is still fighting in a different waythis illness which we all hope he will defeat quickly.

Contents

Acknowledgements

First of all my great thanks to my wife, Fotouh, my daughter Haya and my son Abdullah who supported and encouraged me to finish this book.

I am also grateful to Professor Ahmad al-Bagdadi, whose remarks were of great importance for this work. I also thank my friend Hamza Alyan from al-Qabas Information Center for his co-operation, Professor Qanim al-Najjar and Dr. Abdulwahab al-Musalam for their help.

Abbreviations

AAIA	Aden Abyan Islamic Army
AM	Adherence Movement
ANM	Arab Nationalist Movement
AUB	American University of Beirut
BIFM	Bahrain Islamic Freedom Movement
CIA	Central Intelligence Agency
CIRM	Clearing the Islamic Ranks Movement
CNY	Constitutional National Youth
CSG	Consultative Supporters Group

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