What is it about?
The Syrian Civil War has seen a sharp increase in the number of foreign fighters joining jihadist movements. This article offers the first systematic study of the differences among different generations of jihadist foreign fighters (JFF). It also compares the ones joining the Islamic State with other groups in Syria. It is based on an original sample of 477 JFFs from Turkey.
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Why is it important?
The phenomenon of foreign fighters presents unique challenges to international peace and security. This article's empirical focus on their changing characteristics contributes to a more informed understanding of their motives and better prevention efforts.
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This page is a summary of: Jihadist waves: Syria, the Islamic State, and the changing nature of foreign fighters, Conflict Management and Peace Science, November 2017, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0738894217738990.
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