The Intellectual and Organizational Structure of the “Alleged Caliphate Edifice” and Its Impact on the Jurisdiction of the Investigative Judge Specialized in Terrorism Cases

Abstract

This study examines the concept of the “alleged caliphate edifice” as promoted by extremist organizations, particularly the Islamic State (ISIS), as an intellectual and organizational construct aimed at conferring religious and political legitimacy upon its violent activities. The research focuses on analyzing the ideological foundations upon which this project is established and identifying the organizational and leadership structures adopted by the group in managing its activities and expanding its influence. It also highlights the propaganda discourse and mobilizing terminology employed by such organizations to recruit individuals and justify terrorist practices.

Furthermore, the study discusses the significance of understanding this intellectual and organizational structure in qualifying the investigative judge specialized in terrorism cases. Such understanding contributes to enhancing the judge’s ability to analyze criminal incidents and connect material evidence to the intellectual and organizational context in which terrorist crimes emerge. It also assists in developing a deeper perception of the motives of the accused and the operational mechanisms of extremist organizations, thereby supporting the formation of judicial conviction on solid scientific and legal grounds.

The study concludes that comprehensive knowledge of extremist ideology and the structures of terrorist organizations constitutes an essential factor in improving the efficiency of judicial investigations and strengthening the effectiveness of criminal justice in confronting terrorism-related crimes.