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Nature Of Home-Grown Terrorism Threat In Ghana, Mohammed Zulkarnain Nov 2020

Nature Of Home-Grown Terrorism Threat In Ghana, Mohammed Zulkarnain

Journal of Terrorism Studies

The present state of security in the West African sub-region raises important issues of the nature of home-grown terrorism (HGT) threats in Ghana. Most studies of home-grown terrorism have focused mainly on the psychological implications of terrorist acts. This paper examines the complexities of the Ghanaian state securities perceive the nature of the threat of home-grown terrorism in the country. Data was collected from representatives of the state security agencies using semi-structured in-depth interviews. Findings indicate that the threat nature of home-grown terrorism in Ghana varies but the most significant is the threat from the recruitment of Ghanaian Muslims by …


Budaya Penjara, Subkultur Terorisme Dan Radikalisasi: Perspektif Kriminologi Budaya, Laode Arham Nov 2020

Budaya Penjara, Subkultur Terorisme Dan Radikalisasi: Perspektif Kriminologi Budaya, Laode Arham

Journal of Terrorism Studies

This paper aims to explain how the radicalization of prisoners in correctional institutions (Lapas) occurs through the perspective of Cultural Criminology. Radicalization takes place through a lifestyle and subculture of terrorist prisoners which is supported by the culture and the actual prison system which is the result of the interaction and agreement of the actors. All of the cultural aspects that shape radicalization are part of a unique prison culture, as the subculture of terrorism. By using qualitative methods, research data were collected through observation, interviews and the author's experience in interacting with various actors in several prisons. This paper …


Ketahanan Individu Pemuda Terhadap Paham Radikalisme, Harsih Setiawandari, Adis Imam Munandar, Mulawarman Hannase Nov 2020

Ketahanan Individu Pemuda Terhadap Paham Radikalisme, Harsih Setiawandari, Adis Imam Munandar, Mulawarman Hannase

Journal of Terrorism Studies

Kemajuan teknologi seperti penggunaan media untuk menyampaikan, menyampaikan pendapat, andai satu sama lain, serta menemukan dan berbagi informasi, namun hal ini juga memiliki kelemahan. Efek positifnya, media sosial dapat digunakan untuk mempercepat penyebaran informasi, namun dampak negatifnya penyebaran adalah paham radikal, ujaran kebencian, hoax, dan lain-lain yang dapat mengancam pertahanan negara dan kedaulatan negara Republik Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan model yang kompleks dan jumlah sampel yang terbatas sehingga dalam analisis datanya menggunakan software Smart-PLS. Smart-PLS menggunakan metode bootstrap atau perkalian acak. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa perilaku pemuda dalam penyebaran paham radikalisme memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap ketahanan individu pemuda.T-Statistic > 1,98 …


Analysis Of The End Of The Kurdistan Partiya Karkerên Terrorist Organization In Turkey, I Putu Hadi Pradnyana, Muhammad Syaroni Rofii Nov 2020

Analysis Of The End Of The Kurdistan Partiya Karkerên Terrorist Organization In Turkey, I Putu Hadi Pradnyana, Muhammad Syaroni Rofii

Journal of Terrorism Studies

This paper analyzes the end of the Partiya Karkerên Kurdistan (PKK) in Turkey. The PKK is a terrorist organization based on the aim of separatism from Turkey. Since its founding in 1978 until now, various acts of terror have been carried out by the PKK and Turkish authorities view the PKK as the most dangerous terrorist organization in its territory. The type of research used is descriptive qualitative. Politicization factors are the main variable in analyzing the end of the PKK in Turkey. The result of the analysis is that the PKK will soon end through constitutional agreements through Kurdish …


Problematika Manajemen Risiko Dalam Mitigasi Terorisme Kelompok Feto Di Turki Pada Masa Presiden Erdogan, Mega Prastika, Dwi Impiani Nov 2020

Problematika Manajemen Risiko Dalam Mitigasi Terorisme Kelompok Feto Di Turki Pada Masa Presiden Erdogan, Mega Prastika, Dwi Impiani

Journal of Terrorism Studies

This article aims to describe the new risks that emerged in mitigating the risk of FETO (Fethullah Gulen Terrorist Organization) in Turkey during President Erdogan's era. By having its own view of the state order and its strong network in 150 countries, the Gulen Movement is considered to threaten the existence of the ideology of the Turkish state, especially during the leadership of President Erdogan. After the failed coup attempt on July 15, 2016, the Gulen Movement was designated as a dangerous group called FETO as it was considered responsible for the incident. Furthermore, the Turkish government adopted an anti-terror …


The Involvement Of Ex-Terrorist Inmates And Combatants In The Disengagement From Violence Strategy In Indonesia, Bella Widya, Muhamad Syauqillah, Sri Yunanto Nov 2020

The Involvement Of Ex-Terrorist Inmates And Combatants In The Disengagement From Violence Strategy In Indonesia, Bella Widya, Muhamad Syauqillah, Sri Yunanto

Journal of Terrorism Studies

In Indonesia, there are a number of foundations which were established by the ex-terrorist inmates as a new community towards peace and a way of empowerment for the ex-terrorist inmates. The involvement of ex-terrorist inmates in disengagement strategy in Indonesia has also raised pro(s) and con(s). This research aims to explore the involvement of ex-terrorist inmates in disengagement strategy in Indonesia. This kind of involvement is hoped to become a softer approach because it focuses more in using kinship method, in a way that it will be easier to gain trust, and the people have the same experience and background …


Narrative For Terrorism And Transnationalism Isistheology Through The Doctrine Of Religion, Muhammad Luthfi Zuhdi, Imam Khomaeni Hayatullah Jul 2020

Narrative For Terrorism And Transnationalism Isistheology Through The Doctrine Of Religion, Muhammad Luthfi Zuhdi, Imam Khomaeni Hayatullah

Journal of Terrorism Studies

Acts of terrorism seem to never run out of Indonesia, from independence to the present day. Including the ideals of the establishment of an "Islamic State" that gave rise to a new wave of terrorism. The JAD group affiliated with ISIS clearly states that the Indonesian republic is Thogut, so it is haram to be obedient to it, and they commit an act of terror some time ago. ISIS cleverly uses religious propositions to recruit new members. The verses of the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet became his legitimacy. The concept of Hijra, Necrophilia and millenarism became the …