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The Theological Driver of Right Wing Extremism (RWE) and the Islamist Extremism (IE)
This research examines the theological drivers behind white supremacist extremism and Islamist extremism. Both groups justify violent behaviour to protect their identities. The study will demonstrate that extreme religiosity and ignorant convictions are among the factors leading to xenophobia, which in turn, motivates religious violence.
| Theme: | Religion in Contemporary Society / Singapore and Homeland Security / Terrorism Studies / International Politics and Security |
| Region: | Europe / South Asia / Southeast Asia and ASEAN / Middle East and North Africa (MENA) / Americas |
| Entity: | ICPVTR |
