Why Islamists Go Green

Why Islamists Go Green is the first study of its kind to comprehensively examine the Islamist movements - the Muslim Brotherhood, Hizb ut-Tahrir, Hizbullah, Hamas, and jihadist-Salafi groups such as al-Qaeda and ISIS - and their relationship to the environment.--Laura Wickstr�m ""The Donner Institute"" Drawing on his extensive experience as a political scientist studying Islamist movements, Emmanuel Karagiannis has expanded his research with an examination of their wider agendas through the lens of eco-theology. By addressing this largely understudied aspect of Islamist activism and ideology, Why Islamists Go Green provides a welcome addition to the literature on militant political Islam. --Carool Kersten, Kings College London Karagiannis's well-researched work outlines Islamist approaches to environmental issues. Its analysis of six organisations, including the Muslim Brotherhood, Hizbullah and ISIS, shows that political self-interest, rather than a theological rationale, drives the shift to environmentalism. This excellent volume enriches our knowledge of Islamist ideas and policies and exposes the secular motivations behind the religious veneer that overlays them. --Katerina Dalacoura, London School of Economics The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the unique world of Islamist groups and how they can shed light on universally relevant questions: how are environmental problems framed? How are solutions pursued at the global vs local levels? --Charlotte Hulme, United States Military Academy ""International Affairs Vol. 100, No. 1""