The Appeal of Extremist Movements
Ed discusses the allure of extremist movements for young people searching for a strong identity. He explains how Islamists offer a sense of superiority and elitism, along with the excitement of being part of a secretive global movement.In this clip
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[Unedited] Ed Husain with Krista Tippett
Related Questions
How are humans radicalized, as discussed in the episode 261: Mubin Shaikh | Up Close with an Undercover Jihadi and the clip Online Extremism?
Is there a global Muslim community as discussed in the episode 384: Aimen Dean | Nine Lives of a Spy Inside Al-Qaeda Part Two and the clip Muslim Societies and Joining Extremist Groups?