Islamic Extremism in Kuwait

Taylor & Francis

Islamic Extremism in KuwaitFrom the Muslim Brotherhood to Al-Qaeda and other Islamic Political Groups\nAuthor(s): Falah Abdullah al-Mdaires\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138862999, 978-1138862999\nSynopsis\nThis book is the first to provide a complete overview of Islamic extremism in Kuwait. It traces the development of Islamist fundamentalist groups in Kuwait, both Shiite and Sunni, from the beginning of the twentieth century. It outlines the nature and origins of the many different groups, considers their ideology and organization, shows how their activities are intertwined with the wider economy, society and politics to the extent that they are now a strong part of society, and discusses their armed activities, including terrorist activities. Although focusing on Kuwait, it includes overage of the activities of Islamist groups in other Gulf States. It also discusses the relation between Ruling Families wit.