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Recruitment & Radicalization

Like any organization, terrorist groups must recruit to sustain their membership. How terrorist organizations radicalize and recruit new members continues to change and evolve, especially with use of social media and encrypted messaging apps. Explore our reports, articles, and other commentary about terrorist radicalization and recruitment below.

Sentinel Articles

The Growing Danger from Radical Islamist Groups in the United States
Evaluating the Al-Qa`ida Threat to the U.S. Homeland
Still Fighting for Revolution
The Third Way
Indoctrinating Children
Anwar al-`Awlaqi: Profile of a Jihadi Radicalizer
The Changing Scene in Londonistan
A Beacon for Extremists
Prisons in Iraq
The Internet and its Role in Terrorist Recruitment and Operational Planning

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