englischFor open societies, combating terrorism is a balancing act between security, freedom and prosperity due to their vulnerabilities. This book argues in favour of countering this strategic vulnerability with the concept of strategic resilience. It analyses in detail the steps involved in [...]

englischTerrorism is first and foremost viewed as a matter of security policy; however, its emergence, perception, effects, prevention and mitigation actually involve a multitude of societal sectors as well as academic fields, which also means that numerous academics, practitioners and [...]

englischHow can a violent Islamic jihad be justified in the name of religion? This question is frequently discussed by jihadi authors, who aim at legitimising acts of violence in order to attract new supporters for their crusade. Based on a selection of contemporary Arabic texts, this study analyses [...]

englischModern da‘wah (the “summons” or “invitation” to practise Islam) comprises a wide range of activities and manifests itself in various contexts.

This study investigates Salafi da‘wah in Germany and the new social-religious movement behind it from its beginnings on a nationwide level to 2011. [...]