Loss of Identity, Radicalization, and Terrorism

<p>France and Belgium are two of the top countries in Europe with an increasing number of root fighters. Over the last two years, both countries have been primary targets of terrorism. This thesis investigates the repeated pattern of events and analyzes from a birds-eye view the cycle leading to the rise of terrorism in France and Belgium. This research disputes that anxiety causes discrimination and lack of integration in France and Belgium, which contributes an identity crisis. In essence, these factors trigger radicalization and lead to terrorism. Analyzing the patterns of terrorist activity and the path of radicalization is essential to preclude individuals from joining terrorist organizations. This research aims to recognize key elements of understanding the correlation between radicalism, identity, and sense of belonging.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Arts in International Studies (MAIS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

International Studies

Year dc:date.available

2016

Author dc:creator

• Martinez, Magdalena

Contributors dc:contributor

• Olivier Bercault

• Radicalism
• Identity
• sense of belonging
• repeated patterns
• discrimination
• integration
• recruitment
• terrorism
• terrorist attacks
• vulnerability
• public anxiety
• secularism
• Defense and Security Studies
• Other International and Area Studies
• Other Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration

Repository record dc:identifier

https://repository.usfca.edu/thes/195

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:repository.usfca.edu:thes-1248