Comparative analysis of involvement in terrorist organizations on the example of DAESH and the Taliban, prohibited in the Russia
https://doi.org/10.18384/2310-676X-2023-2-138-144
Abstract
Aim. To identify and compare the reasons for the citizens’ involvement in the terrorist organizations DAESH and the Taliban (prohibited in the Russia).
Methodology. The author analyzes cases of citizens’ involvement in the activities of terrorist organi zations applying the method of comparative analysis as well as elements of case-study.
Results. Based on the analysis of cases of rank replenishment of the Taliban and Daesh, a set of similar reasons for involvement was identified, which includes such decisive motives as the personal one and the results of institutional influence, the importance of which significantly increases in the presence of social and economic prerequisites. Ideological and geographical aspects, as well as the impact on specific segments of the target audience, were identified as differences in the reasons for involvement.
Research Implications. The research results can be used in the work of state bodies in the sphere of national security responsible for systemic counteraction to recruitment into terrorist organizations, as well as by political scientists and journalists.
About the Author
A. S. Kapustin
Lomonosov Moscow State
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Arseniy S. Kapustin – Postgraduate student, Department of Russian Politics
Leninskie gory 1, Moscow 119991
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