Navigating the Transition from Violent Radicalization in the Context of Autocracy

This conversation explored the emergence of radicalization within contemporary Islam that further complicates efforts to reduce and eliminate violence in the MENA region.

Scholars tracking this issue discussed the current relationship between Salafism and jihadism and outline research projects and ideas that would better illuminate the role of political and religious doctrines on the probable outcome of efforts to transition from violence.

Listen to the podcast of the conversation!

Vignette credit : The Arab Spring uprisings. Photo: Mosa’ab Elshamy (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)