In Dossier No. 45, produced with the contribution of the Augustus Foundation, Sara Brzuszkiewicz delves into how a series of distinctly Italian advantages are gradually fading away. These include the historically lower presence of naturalized citizens who have become radicalized. Additionally, she explores the necessary countermeasures that must be implemented.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

 

  • Unlike most Western European countries, Italy has not experienced any large-scale jihadist attacks to date and appears to exhibit lower levels of radicalization.
  • However, this relative advantage is destined to fade soon due to several changes: the growth of second and third generations of migrants (universally recognized as more vulnerable to radicalization compared to the first generation), the increase in radicalized individuals with Italian citizenship (who are not subject to preventive expulsion), and the search within radical circles for new jihadist practices following the collapse of the Islamic State. These practices were far removed from purely theoretical and doctrinal approaches.
  • This impetus toward action has been significantly reinforced by Hamas and the attack on Israel last October 7th, followed by the deaths of Palestinian civilians in Israeli retaliation.
  • From this evolving context arises the need to rethink the fight against radicalization in Italy. We must develop tools that synergize with European efforts while also giving primary importance to national peculiarities. It’s time to prioritize preventive measures alongside repressive ones.

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Dossier 45 - La radicalizzazione jihadista in Italia
Sara Brzuszkiewicz

Ricercatrice per ITSTIME, Università Cattolica di Milano. È stata per quattro anni caporedattrice di European Eye on Radicalizatione precedentemente ha fatto ricerca ad al-Mesbar Studies & Research Center (Dubai, EAU) e come visiting researcher nel Program on Extremism della George Washington University (Washington D.C.).