By John A. Turner (auth.)
ISBN-10: 1137409576
ISBN-13: 9781137409577
ISBN-10: 1349488739
ISBN-13: 9781349488735
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An understanding of the history of Islamic thought and the Middle East itself are, therefore, vital components in conceptualising the question which has been presented here. 21 This highlights the importance of history in understanding contemporary questions and how understandings of history influence the way in which particular groups and actors view the contemporary world. 23 The al-Qaeda ideologues have turned this on its head, insisting that the end of history, human evolution towards the ‘good’ and ‘just’ society, has already in fact been achieved centuries ago and, since that time, has been in a continual decline into a corrupt society.
Although the revolutions have no connection to jihadism, this has not deterred the Salafi Jihadists from portraying events through the Salafi Jihadist lens for the consumption of their own constituents. 99 They are quick to point out that the prospect of freedom in the region has no bearing on the fate of Salafi Jihadism: ‘The West believes that the revolts are bad for al-Qaeda. ’101 The al-Qaeda ideologues are attempting to do as they have previously done, to portray themselves as not just the vanguard of a movement but as leaders of the Muslim world.
However, following the Cold War, this failed to occur, causing theorists to adapt their position. Some argued that balancing will at some point begin against concentrations of power, though this may not be immediate as a result of the overwhelming US advantage, but would, nonetheless, inevitably occur. 45 Others concluded that, at least for some period of time, unipolarity would remain stable, as it is not in the interest of powerful states to challenge the status quo. The US has, in large part, successfully managed to remain free from powerful state challenges.
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