| ID | 174395 |
| Title Proper | Georgia's Experiences with Foreign Fighters |
| Other Title Information | Global Recruitment, Local Roots |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Pokalova, Elena |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has attracted many foreign fighters from all over the world. ISIS has disseminated voluminous propaganda in painting itself as the defender of Islam. The core of ISIS messages is designed to have a global religious appeal. At the same time, ISIS has incorporated local issues and grievances into its propaganda message. The analysis of Georgia's experiences with foreign fighters reveals that ISIS has exploited local issues to attract recruits, demonstrating that, even though foreign fighter recruitment seems global, it inevitably draws on local roots. |
| `In' analytical Note | Europe-Asia Studies Vol. 72, No.8; Oct 2020: p.1378-1402 |
| Journal Source | Europe-Asia Studies Vol: 72 No 8 |
| Key Words | Foreign fighters ; Georgia's Experiences ; Global Recruitment ; Local Roots ; The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) |