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August 1, 2016

The Myth of Lone-Wolf Terrorism

Contrary to popular belief, few terrorists truly work alone.

Politicians, government officials, and the media are often quick to describe the recent murderous attacks in Europe and America as the work of individuals who either commit violence for largely personal reasons or are inspired by reading jihadist propaganda online. In truth, argues Daveed Gartenstein-Ross, most have been recruited by Islamic State (IS) and have received operational assistance:

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