The struggle for Islam's heartland: The case of Saudi Arabia

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    Abstract

    Saudi Arabia is the second largest contributor of foreign fighters. But the repressive security apparatus makes it difficult for Islamic State and al-Qaeda to operate, and has until now kept Saudi Arabia from turning into a substantial theatre for jihad.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationExpanding Jihad : How al-Qaeda and Islamic State find new battlefields
    EditorsMona Kanwal Sheikh
    Place of PublicationCopenhagen
    PublisherDanish Institute for International Studies
    Publication date27 Sept 2017
    Pages63-74
    ISBN (Print)9788776058838
    ISBN (Electronic)9788776058821
    Publication statusPublished - 27 Sept 2017
    EventExpanding Jihad: How Al Qaeda and Islamic State find new battlefields - DIIS Auditorium, Copenhagen, Denmark
    Duration: 27 Sept 2017 → …
    https://www.diis.dk/en/event/expanding-jihad-how-al-qaeda-and-islamic-state-find-new-battlefields

    Seminar

    SeminarExpanding Jihad
    LocationDIIS Auditorium
    Country/TerritoryDenmark
    CityCopenhagen
    Period27/09/2017 → …
    SponsorDanish Institute for International Studies
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    Keywords

    • Jihad
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Terrorism
    • National security
    • al-Qaeda
    • Islamic State (IS)

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