This study analyzes the phenomenon of foreign fighters participating in the fighting in Syria, most of them in organizations affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the global jihad.
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‘Studies in Conflict & Terrorism’
Social media have played an essential role in the jihadists’ operational strategy in Syria and Iraq, and beyond. Twitter in particular has been used to drive communications over other social media platforms.
‘Studies in Conflict & Terrorism’ by Rich & Conduit
This report explores the impact of jihadist foreign fighters on indigenous secular-nationalist causes by contrasting Chechnya and Syria.
‘The ISIS Apocalypse: The History, Strategy and Doomsday Vision of the Islamic State’ by Brookings Institute
William McCants discussed ISIS’ strategy and the future of jihadi terrorism.
I’m down for a jihad’
Scott Decker and David Pyrooz argue that there is considerable overlap between the study of gangs and that of radicalized groups.
‘Central Asian Militants Join ‘Islamic State’ in Syria’ by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Hundreds of Islamist fighters have traveled from Central Asia to Syria to swell the ranks of Islamic State militants. Many are recruited while working as migrant laborers in Russia.
‘Why ISIS Fights’ by Small Wars Journal
Martin Chulov looks at the evolution of Jihadism in Syria and the reasons behind the continuing war.
‘The Islamic State’s Ideology and Propaganda’ by Brookings Institute
In this video, the Brookings Institute ‘Project on US Relations with the Islamic World’ convened a panel, to launch two new Brookings papers that break down the ideology and social media methods of the Islamic State to trace how the group rose in influence to become a global jihadi movement.
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