The psychology of extremism and terrorism: A Middle-Eastern perspective |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6, Canada;2. University of California, San Francisco, 3333 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94143, United States |
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| Abstract: | The recent surge of terrorism and issues related to its causes are reviewed in this paper from a Middle-Eastern perspective. First, important related issues such as the definition, ideologies, environment, political, and social reasons that are linked to terrorism are briefly reviewed. Second, and the main focus in this paper, is a review of the psychological variables associated with terrorism. Finally suggestions for possible solutions and research projects are offered. |
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