How Jihadism Takes Root in Liberal Democracies
The ISIS caliphate may have fallen, but the allure of Islamic holy war is still a potent force—even in the West.
It’s been more than seven years since President Donald Trump declared victory over the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. Yet the terrorist group’s message remains a powerful tool for radicalizing the next generation of jihadists in Western countries. Not only do the ideology and its cheerleaders remain widely accessible, but its message of purpose, identity, and meaning continues to find an audience in societies that many believe fail to offer any of these.
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