Islamist Extremism in the Post Bin Laden Era

The Security & Risk Analysis practice of IHS Consulting presents an in-depth study, exploring the current and developing threat posed by militant Islamist extremism in Europe. Drawing on the expertise of analysts across IHS Jane’s and a range of European subject-matter experts, the study provides critical information and insight into the drivers behind the violent actions of Islamist extremists.

The report features concise profiles of key individuals, groups, and transnational organizations behind the major events of the last decade and answers key questions, such as:

• What are the emerging security threats posed by Islamist extremism in Europe?
• Has European counter-terrorism legislation exacerbated the threat?
• How will radicalization in prisons affect European countries?
• What have been the key lessons learned from the past decade of countering the threat?

The 300-page report is a reference guide for analysts, providing country profiles that describe how the threat from Islamist extremism has developed over the past ten years and how European countries have responded. The report delivers strategic-level information and analysis on the following countries:

For each country, the report examines several key factors:

• Effect of local pre-conditions and circumstances
• Impact of international drivers
• Government counter measures
• Profiles of key Islamist extremist organizations
• Major incident case studies
• Emerging security threats

Authors

Terry Pattar is a Senior Consultant with the Security and Military Intelligence (SMI) Practice of IHS Consulting.  For most of his career he has focused on thematic security threats, in particular Islamist extremism, as well as on regional security dynamics in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.  An Arabic speaker, Mr. Pattar has specific expertise on the ideologies, personalities and groups that have come to prominence through the rise of violent Islamist extremism.  Prior to joining IHS, Mr. Pattar spent six years working for the UK Ministry of Defence as a Senior Research Analyst. He has commented regularly on security issues in international media and news outlets, such as Bloomberg and BBC News.

Courtney Shiflet is an Analyst with the Security and Military Intelligence (SMI) Practice of IHS Consulting. She was a key member of the SMI team involved in profiling radical Islamist websites and previously served as a lead analyst, providing monthly open-source analysis on security issues in Iraq.  Prior to joining IHS Jane’s, Ms. Shiflet served as a part of an open-source intelligence cell which tracked and analyzed WMD proliferation activity worldwide.  Her main areas of expertise are WMD, extremism and criminal behavior. 

Coralie Martin is an Analyst with the Security and Military Intelligence (SMI) Practice of IHS Consulting.  Prior to joining IHS, she conducted studies of the political, economic, and military environment in several Eastern European states and Russia for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).  Her deep understanding of geopolitical forces and security challenges in Europe was shaped through her work at the French Embassy in Moscow, the Ministry of Defense in France, and for Le Monde newspaper.