Mutual Radicalization: How Groups and Nations Drive Each Other to Extremes

The book presents a dynamic, cyclical three-stage model of mutual radicalization, illustrating how groups adopt extremist ideologies. It explores the process by which these groups form rigid norms under authoritarian leadership and develop antagonistic worldviews, leading to exaggerated perceptions of threats from opposing groups. Drawing on established psychological principles, the author provides insights into the mechanisms that drive radicalization and conflict, offering a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics at play in extremist environments.