O Avanço do Terrorismo de Ultradireita nos EUA desde 2009

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  • Pedro Alexandre Penha Brasil Ministério das Relações Exteriores

Abstract

The article presents the hypothesis that far-right terrorism in the US has increased since 2009, after the inauguration of President Barack Obama. Using exploratory qualitative methodology, it seeks to answer the questions: what is right-wing terrorism? How and with what motivation has this phenomenon manifested itself in the USA? What can be expected in the future? Through the analysis of theoretical statements and quantitative research carried out in the Global Terrorism Database (GTD), the hypothesis was confirmed. Theoretical definitions of terrorism and the main ideological elements of the US far right were analyzed. A typology of current US far right terrorism was also identified. The phenomenon of terrorism committed by so-called 'lone wolves' was explored as well as how their association with the far right represents a serious threat to society. In addition, the central characteristics of the US political context that contribute to the exacerbation of terrorism were considered. Based on the research conducted, the prognosis is that far-right terrorism in the US tends to continue to grow.

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Author Biography

Pedro Alexandre Penha Brasil, Ministério das Relações Exteriores

Graduado em História pela University of British Columbia (UBC). Mestre em Relações Internacionais pela Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF). Diplomata de carreira do Ministério das Relações Exteriores.

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Published

2023-10-25

How to Cite

Penha Brasil, P. A. (2023). O Avanço do Terrorismo de Ultradireita nos EUA desde 2009. Journal of Scientific Initiation on International Relations, 11(21), 1–16. Retrieved from https://periodicos.ufpb.br/index.php/ricri/article/view/66911

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Vol. 11 No. 21 (2023): Dossiê: O Avanço da Ultradireita no Brasil e no Mundo

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