Original title: Katalyzátory násilného extremismu ve středoasijských státech: Srovnávací analýza
Translated title: Drivers of violent extremism in Central Asian States: A comparative analysis
Authors: Niiazbek Kyzy, Aida ; Aslan, Emil (advisor) ; Anceschi, Luca (referee)
Document type: Master’s theses
Year: 2021
Language: eng
Abstract: DRIVERS OF VIOLENT EXTREMISM IN CENTRAL ASIAN STATES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS Abstract Achieving success in the fight against extremism is impossible without understanding its causes and conditions of occurrence. Solving the problem of preventing and qualifying extremist manifestations requires understanding the essence and the determinants of violent extremism. This thesis analyses the main driving factors for violent extremism, particularly for Central Asian states and carries out a comparative analysis for five given states. Based on this goal, this thesis explores the concept of radicalization and violent extremism, considers various models of radicalisation that exist in the literature, and indicates the main reasons and conditions affecting radicalisation that are peculiar to the Central Asian states. Using a systematic approach and a comparative analysis of the available literature, synthesis and logical generalisation of the results obtained, the article clarifies the concept of violent extremism and its signs. Also, it highlights a complex of contextual risk factors for radicalisation specific to the states of the region. The use of the research results can contribute to a deeper understanding of the causes of violent extremism and, as a result, it can help to improve preventive measures in Central...

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Original record: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11956/150509

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