Objectif This project analyses the conditions under which terrorist groups fall into decline. This is done through a systematic comparison of different paths of disengagement and exit from terrorism that have concerned different types of (a) Left-wing (b) Nationalist-Separatist, (c) Religious-Fundamentalist and (d) Right -wing terrorist groups in two European democracies (Italy and Spain) in the last 40 years (1970-2010). Many scholars have noted the cyclical nature of terrorist movements. However, scarce attention has been paid so far, within academia and outside it, to the ways in which such groups come to an end or move away from violence. Referring to social movement studies, and adopting a ‘dynamic approach’ to the study of disengagement, my research project seeks to answer these questions. It discusses the possible paths for leaving underground organisations, specifically interrelating the micro-meso-macro analytical level of analysis, exploring how the complex interactions between the social, political, and cultural environment, combined with the internal dynamics of the groups, affect the exiting from terrorism. This will be done by adopting a methodological triangulation strategy which combines a ‘large N’ quantitative study with a ‘small N’ comparative case study of different types of ‘disengaged’ terrorist groups, and several qualitative-quantitative data-collection techniques: compilation and analysis of a selective data base of underground organisations; discourse analysis of interview data; content analysis of historical records (newspapers, government documents, autobiographies, documents from organisations); and systematic consultation of secondary sources. Focusing on different contexts and different kinds of movements (Right-wing, Left-wing, Ethno-nationalist and Religious-fundamentalist), I apply a “most-different” design to paired comparison in order to look not (only) for correlations between variables but rather for similar mechanisms. Champ scientifique social sciencespolitical sciencespolitical transitionsterrorismsocial sciencespolitical sciencespolitical transitionsrevolutionssocial sciencespolitical sciencesgovernment systemsdemocracy Programme(s) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Thème(s) FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IEF - Marie Curie Action: "Intra-European Fellowships for Career Development" Appel à propositions FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IEF Voir d’autres projets de cet appel Régime de financement MC-IEF - Intra-European Fellowships (IEF) Coordinateur UNIVERSIDAD REY JUAN CARLOS Contribution de l’UE € 146 717,00 Adresse CALLE TULIPAN 28933 Mostoles Espagne Voir sur la carte Région Comunidad de Madrid Comunidad de Madrid Madrid Type d’activité Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contact administratif Fernando Reinares Nestares (Prof.) Liens Contacter l’organisation Opens in new window Site web Opens in new window Coût total Aucune donnée
