Far-Right & Islamist Movements Linked by Surprising Ideological Connections
Journalist Marc Thoerner's latest book explores the unexpected connections between far-right and Islamist movements. Despite their apparent differences, these ideologies share common influences and sympathies. Thoerner traces these links back to French doctor Alexis Carrel, a proponent of eugenics and critic of the Enlightenment. His ideas resonated with both far-right thinkers and Islamist figures like Sayyid Qutb, who founded the Muslim Brotherhood. Qutb's ideas, in turn, inspired Osama bin Laden and other jihadist leaders. The book also explores how German nationalist Ernst Jünger's work influenced the Iranian revolution and was echoed in Persian writer Jalal Al-e Ahmad's 'Cultural Invasion'. Despite their differing contexts, these movements find common ground in their critique of modernity and the West. Thoerner's book reveals the unexpected ideological intersections between far-right and Islamist movements. From Alexis Carrel's influence to the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, these connections challenge conventional wisdom and offer new insights into contemporary political landscapes.
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