There are many angry young Muslims in the world. What transforms a tiny number of them into terrorists is mobilisation by networks. Until a few years ago, these networks were made up of face to face groups. These groups became radicals together. These groups amplied their grievances which intensified members bonds to one another and also ingrained their rejection of the values of the Western society they live in which in turn made it easier for them to gradually separate from it.
Over the past two or three years this type of face to face interaction has been replaced by online radicalisation. People's beliefs used to be changed in small cliques but now are being altered in jihadist Internet forums. These forums have become virtual marketplaces for extremist ideas. They are transforming the terrorist movement, attracting ever younger members and women, who can now join in the discussions.
I hope I haven't alarmed anyone but the threat is real and needs to be confronted!
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