key term - Radical/Terrorist Religious Elements

Definition

Radical/terrorist religious elements refer to extremist individuals or groups who use violence or other extreme methods to promote their religious beliefs. They often deviate from mainstream interpretations of their religion and pose threats to both domestic stability and international security.

Related terms

Extremism: The advocacy or support for extreme ideologies or actions that go beyond societal norms.

Fundamentalism: A strict adherence to traditional religious beliefs and practices without compromise.

Jihadism: A radical interpretation of Islam that advocates for armed struggle against perceived enemies of Islam.