Deradicalization through Double-Loop Learning? How the Egyptian Gamaa Islamiya Renounced Violence. (3rd August 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Goerzig, Carolin
• Is Part Of: Studies in conflict and terrorism. Volume 45:Number 8(2022)
• Page Start: 704
• Page End: 726
• Publication Date: 2022-08-03
• Subjects: Social conflict -- Periodicals; Terrorism -- Periodicals; 303.6
• DOI: 10.1080/1057610X.2019.1680193
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1057-610X

Abstract

Abstract: The transformation of the Gamaa Islamiya can be understood by analyzing it against Argyris and Schön's double-loop learning model. This paper bases the analysis on five books published by the Gamaa Islamiya, which include comprehensive elaborations on internal reflections and criticism of Al-Qaeda. While the Gamaa Islamiya's learning can be framed with the model of double-loop learning, Al-Qaeda's reactions can be depicted as a less evolved single-loop learning system. This case is relevant for the discovery of key mechanisms of de-radicalization that could be used as a blueprint for other groups.