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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

Radical Madrasas in Southeast Asia
Takeovers of Moderate Muslim Institutions
Al-Qa`ida’s “MySpace”
Al-Qa`ida’s Extensive Use of the Internet
Southern Thailand Insurgency Fails to Achieve Popular Support
Leading Egyptian Jihadist Sayyid Imam Renounces Violence

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