Understanding the radicalisation patterns of Indonesian pro-IS supporters
In-depth empirical research on Indonesian pro-IS supporters has shown that most of them had been radicalised through offline propaganda. This is contrary to the widely held belief that online radicalisation was mainly responsible. As such, Indonesian authorities need to continue addressing the influ...
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| Format: | Commentary |
| Language: | English |
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2023
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/168756 |
| Summary: | In-depth empirical research on Indonesian pro-IS supporters has shown that most of them had been radicalised through offline propaganda. This is contrary to the widely held belief that online radicalisation was mainly responsible. As such, Indonesian authorities need to continue addressing the influence of extremist rhetoric in offline settings, and closely monitor social ties between pro-IS supporters and potential recruits to their organisations. |
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