Europe's teenage jihadists: A growing security challenge

Dino Krause

Europe's teenage jihadists: A growing security challenge

Dino Krause

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Abstract

Islamic State (IS)-related terror plots in Western Europe increasingly involve individuals under the age of 18. Central to this trend is IS’s ability to disseminate propaganda online, effectively targeting younger audiences.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Copenhagen
Publisher	Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS)
Number of pages	4
Publication status	Published - 29 Jan 2025

Series	DIIS Policy Brief

Keywords

Social media
Islamic State (IS)
Europe
Jihadism
Radicalization

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