Hoover Institution’s Strategika The best way to understand the Islamic State (ISIS) is to see it as the next phase of al-Qaeda. All Sunni Islamic jihadi groups—Boko Haram, ISIS, Taliban, al-Shabaab, al-Qaeda, even Hamas—share the same motivations based on a literal and orthodox reading of Islamic history and doctrine: resurrecting a caliphate (which existed in various forms … [Read more...]
“But ISIS Kills More Muslims Than Non-Muslims!”
With the rise of the Islamic State (ISIS, ISIL, or IS), an old apologia meant to exonerate Islam of violence has become prominent again. Because ISIS is killing other Muslims, so the argument goes, obviously its violence cannot be based on Islam, which bans Muslims from killing fellow Muslims in its name. … [Read more...]
Video: Raymond Ibrahim Discusses the World’s ‘Most Dangerous Ideology’
I am the featured instructor in the latest Prager University course: “Radical Islam: The Most Dangerous Ideology.” Since the video was published on YouTube less than 24 hours ago, it has been viewed almost 150,000 times. Watch the course below and share it on social media: … [Read more...]
Raymond Ibrahim Radio Interview: Differences Between Jihadi Groups, the Truth About Arab Dictators, and Jihadi Strategy
Jason Hartman of Holistic Survivor recently interviewed me on a number of topics, including: the differences between the various Islamic jihadi groups; the truth about Arab dictators; why the Islamic State is not attacking Israel; and Western misunderstandings concerning the moderate/radical dichotomy. Click hear to listen to this 30-minute, comprehensive … [Read more...]
What Ideology Unites ISIS, Boko Haram, Al Qaeda and Hamas?
Yesterday I appeared on Ave Maria Radio's "Kresta in the Afternoon," talking with Al Kresta about a number of topics, including the ideology that united ISIS, al-Qaeda, Boko Haram, al-Shabaab, and Hamas. Click here and fast forward to the 9-minute mark to listen. … [Read more...]