The description provided in the quote aligns best with external jihadists. This is because the quote describes a binary view of the world in which Muslims who do not share the extremist ideology of al-Qaida, as well as Western nations, are viewed as "the forces of evil" and thus targets for violent action. External jihadists focus on fighting against perceived enemies outside their immediate community, which fits the context of the violent extremism described.
Only two camps exist. There can be no middle ground in an apocalyptic [violent and finall showdown between Islam and "the forces of evil," defined not merely as
"the West" but also Muslims that do not share al-Qaida's vision of "true Islam."
Violence by Muslims in the defense of Islam is the only solution. Peaceful existence with the West is a dangerous illusion...
Muslim governments that cooperate with the West and that have not imposed
Sharia law are religiously unacceptable and must be violently overthrown.
- U.S. Department of State, "The Spread of a Poisonous Worldview: Elements of Al-Qa-ida's Ideology"
Use the quote to answer the question.
Which of the following groups best fits this description of terrorist enemies provided by the U.S. State Department?
(1 point)
• internal jihadists
• external jihadists
• the Northern Alliance
• political isolationists
1 answer