Author profile: Charles Cooper

Militant Islamist Movements in Egypt, Afghanistan and Iran during the Cold War

Charles Cooper • Jun 28 2013 • Essays

Both the Soviet Union and the United States played an important role in facilitating the rise of radical Islamism during their Cold War rivalry.

Why Do Islamist Groups Deploy Violence?

Charles Cooper • Apr 9 2013 • Essays

A case-by-case approach to understanding violence employed by Islamic groups enables a deeper understanding of the decision-making underpinning their diverse strategies.

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