Why youth join al-Qaeda
Type
Publication
Authors
Category
Publication Year
2010
Publisher
United State Institute of Peace, United States
URL
[ private ]
Pages
20p
Subject
Youth; Al Qaeda; Terrorist; Islamic
Abstract
Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the “underwear bomber,” wrote in an online forum, “I do not
have a friend, I have no one to speak to, no one to consult, no one to support me, and I
feel depressed and lonely. I do not know what to do.”1 His sentiments are typical of the
isolated youth who finds an Internet chat room or a local student group where the friendly,
welcoming voice of al-Qaeda is waiting. To inform a prevention strategy that diminishes the
appeal of Islamic radicalization and dissuades potential recruits, the United States must
understand this relationship
have a friend, I have no one to speak to, no one to consult, no one to support me, and I
feel depressed and lonely. I do not know what to do.”1 His sentiments are typical of the
isolated youth who finds an Internet chat room or a local student group where the friendly,
welcoming voice of al-Qaeda is waiting. To inform a prevention strategy that diminishes the
appeal of Islamic radicalization and dissuades potential recruits, the United States must
understand this relationship
Description
20 p.; 23 cm.
Number of Copies
1