‘This book, a first-rate appraisal of Salafism during and after the Arab Awakening, challenges stereotypical ideas, and, in so doing, stimulates much-needed debate in the study of Islam and politics . . . essential reading for policy-makers and academics.’
'Salafism After the Arab Awakening fills a major gap by offering a comparison of Salafi politics after the Arab Spring and should certainly be read widely. Great, detailed articles from renowned scholars in the field.'
Will McCants, director of the Project on U.S. Relations with the Islamic World at the Brookings Institution and author of 'The ISIS Apocalypse: The History, Strategy, and Doomsday Vision of the Islamic State'
'Edited volumes rarely become must-reads, but this is an exception. Packed with original research by top scholars in the field, it is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of political Islam after the 2011 revolutions.'
Thomas Hegghammer, Director of terrorism research at the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment in Oslo and author of 'Jihad in Saudi Arabia'
'This hugely important study of Salafism, which considers how the tradition has reacted and responded to the tumultuous events of recent years, could hardly be more timely. By surveying the different constructions of contemporary Salafism, readers are left with a rich overview of how this unique and opaque religious tradition continues to evolve. Cavatorta and Merone have also assembled a formidable stable of contributors, making this work an essential reference for anyone interested in modern Salafism.'
Shiraz Maher, author of 'Salafi-Jihadism: The History of an Idea'
'This volume brings together the leading international scholars on Salafism and its intersection with Jihadi ideology and political movements. It will certainly be an indispensable reference for anyone interested in these issues, book-ending Roel Meijer's pre-Arab Spring Global Salafism volume.'
Jonathan AC Brown, Alwaleed bin Talal Chair of Islamic Civilization at Georgetown University and author of 'Misquoting Muhammad'