The changing strategy of Islamic movements in the Middle East

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The Changing Strategy of Islamic Movements in the Middle East By Nigel Graham Werrey-Easterbrook For many years the Middle East has been in turmoil and has been the scene of four major wars between Israel and its neighbours. Linked to this has been persistent Islamic terrorism which has found new forms as the years have gone by. The thesis looks first at the history of Palestine, the rise of Israel and the reaction of other regional states. The growth of militant Islamic groups is then examined, with special attention to Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Israel and the Occupied Territories. The structure of the groups is examined to determine their chances of attaining power. To evaluate that possibility better, consideration is given both to the mix of conventional weapons available to them and to the possible availability of weapons of mass destruction (chemical, biological and nuclear weapons). The reasons for the rise of the suicide bomber in the Occupied Territories are directly addressed with a view to assessing how far Islamic beliefs influence the choice of these tactics. Finally, the role of outside states and the possibility of successful counter-measures is considered.

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