How does ISIS recruit and get there people from other countries?
The internet...social media. One would have to go searching for ISIS and Islamic terrorist propaganda, so he likely already had an interest in becoming radicalized. From there, he simply 'liked' and 'friended' and 'followed' other extremists and eventually messaged one or more to seek out advice for how to join up. As for how do they get to syria.....they have to pay their own way, from what we know of the US idiots who have gone there. The guy out of Chicago who was caught trying to join up had saved money for several months to make the trip.
How does ISIS recruit foreigners?
Well, alot of this has to do with the media and US policy.When western muslims who are dissaffected with their gov due to poverty and other social issues; then they hear about this group that is fighting their gov they want to join up.When muslims hear there is a jihad here or there and they want to fight then they will join whatever group is likely to let them join.There is no way for many western muslims to join the war effort in the ranks of pro-western muslim forces. This is THE strategic failure of US military policy. In asymetrical war you need to be able to get soldiers on the ground. The US and Europe has a great deal of muslims who could easily be scouted and sent to fight among anti-terror forces and beat back the tide against ISIS al-Qaeda and the Taliban. Essentially the same way al-Qaeda was started except the US would have direct control over the indoctrination training and access to the member lists of these western based muslim forces.This did not happen with al-Qaeda. The US decided to go ahead and fund a global network of jihadists that they had absolutly no control over or knowledge of. They continue to effect the same policy over and over with the same results over and over.For any movement no matter how radical and absurd you can be sure the following rule applies “If there is a bill there is a way.”
Why do people join ISIS?
I think this is the question that a lot of governments and organisations are asking themselves currently. There is no one motivating factor but I think there are often common themes:Religion - ISIS is a religious group that appeals to a specific religious group within Islam and plays on the Sunni-Shia divide. By manipulating this religious divide and presenting themselves as a restoration of what they consider to be "true" Islam and the Caliphate, ISIS has crafted a powerful message that appeals to many people. But religion can be overplayed as a motivating factor, some of the individuals who have gone to fight from Europe have had little to no knowledge of the teachings of Islam. Disillusionment - I think that disillusionment plays a key role in motivating people all over the world to join ISIS. For example, recession and high youth unemployment across much of Europe has led to disillusionment and a sense of a lack of prospects. When combined with the allure of fighting in a foreign country, the prospect of pay and the opportunity to loot and disillusionment becomes a powerful push factor.Targeted campaigning - ISIS has successfully used social media to specifically target individuals who are susceptible to its message of violence and adventure. ISIS has also benefited from "disseminators", individuals who are sympathetic to their cause but not fighting for them. Social media and other communication methods has also enabled those who are willing to be radicalised to directly engage with the conflicts in Iraq and Syria and communicate with ISIS fighters. The ISIS lifestyle - ISIS has been very clever to present a broad lifestyle in the "Caliphate". This not only emphasises the glory and excitement of fighting but also the normal family life people enjoy. The idea is to entice not only young men but also their wives and children to come and support the state they are trying to establish. This enables ISIS to break down the barrier between them and their target populations all over the world.This is by no means a comprehensive answer and I am sure other people can suggest a whole range of other factors that motivate people to join ISIS. Hopefully this will spark a conversation on the topic. For a deeper look at what motivates individuals to fight for ISIS, here is an interesting article: From Portsmouth to Kobane: the British jihadis fighting for Isis.
Nobody was forcing them to leave their countries and head north through Mexico to the United States southern border were they?
No. People are always looking for a better way of life.
Were you surprised a GOP rep explicitly refuted Trump's claims that they've defeated ISIS?
Why would I? Trump, while I agree with many of his policies, tends to bloat things beyond the point of sensationalism.He might have crippled them, but it will be a long time until the planet cleans it ass of those shitheads.Even if that was true, so what? Yes, that’s good and all, but there still be enough terrorist to keep as busy, whether it is because of Tradition to send in troops the middle east since Kennedy, or some other stupid crap.So no, I’m not shocked. I don’t particularly care, mind you, but I’m not shocked.And on a personal note, I’ve noticed you’ve been using TheHill and politico almost exclusive. Might I suggest branching out? Not something painfully bias like FOX, VOX, MSNBC, CNN, etc. I’d would recommend MarketWatch, Politifact, USA Today, U.S. News, and Real Clear Politics. Also, try looking Media Bias/Fact check before looking for new sources. I wouldn’t trust anything on Right-Leaning or Left Leaning part of the scale, or close to it.
Will ISIS flee to Pakistan or some other Islamic country of any kind?
Well, they might. However what is happening with ISIS now is more like the movie “V for Vendetta” wherein people can die but “Ideas are bulletproof.”. ISIS has diminished in numbers and power on the ground. They have lost their HQ in the middle east and the ISIS members are basically running for their lives. However, the radicalization and the terror attacks on foreign soil in the name of ISIS are at an all time high. They have established a network online wherein using social media, dedicated websites etc, they are radicalizing residents of the western countries to commit terror attacks using vehicles. This is more dangerous than the physical presence of ISIS in any part of the world. Using the online radicalization and recruitment, they have a reach on every corner of the world at their fingertips. They don’t even need to actively recruit people. People just come across the content already online and get radicalized. So, yeah, they may actually set up base in other countries, but they have already formed a permanent base on the Internet. That is what is more worrying. This may outlast the physical existence of ISIS and continue to spread the ISIS ideology even after they have become irrelevant.
What motivates people to join terror groups?
Following are the reasons to join terror groups:Illiteracy: Lack of education motivates people to join terror groups. Brainwashing such people is easy as compare to the educated masses. According to the UN report, Pakistan is 50 years back in primary education and 60 year behind in secondary education.Unemployment: This is another factor. When degree holders do not get a sound job, they end up joining terror groups. Frustration due to unemployment convince them to indulge into illicit activities so that they earn something to live their life.Religion: Masterminds use religion to recruit youth in the terror groups. A study conducted by Dr Anneli Botha at the Institute for Security studies (ISS) shows that 87% of respondents gave religion as the reason why they joined al Shabab. Same is the case with recruitment in Islamic State (IS).Foreign Intervention: Global players have been interfering in other countries internal affairs. Syria, Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan and Yeman are examples of foreign involment. Such stance instigates youth to involve in terror activitiess. Most young people that leave Europe to fight for a extremist group are angry, alienated and frustrated young men, mostly under 22 years of age. They are ideologically committed to the cause and have embarked on a new life while totally rejecting their previous one.Intolerance: The Vice Chancellor of the Quaid-e- Azam University (QAU) Dr Javed Ashraf said that intolerance in Pakistan was bleeding terrorism. He is right is a way that intolerance results in taking wrong decisions of life. Hence, it is more likely that intolerant society tilt towards terror groups.
What is wrong with President Trump removing U.S.Troops from Syria and Afghanistan?
I guess you should educate yourself a little bit more about what was happening in Syria. Our 2,000 troops were only providing training and support to our allies, the Kurds. There was a logical procedure in place to defeat ISIS and then bring the troops home. Trump capriciously decided to short-circuit the process, get rid of all the people who actually knew what was going on, and let the Turks murder all of the Kurds once we leave. And he did it because the president of TURKEY asked him to. Does that sound like he has our best interests in mind?
Regarding the crisis in Iraq and ISIS, are there any other countries providing support/aid- military and humanitarian?
Except for a few trainers and air strikes - not really. Only humanitarian aid is pouring from around the World but it is incredibly dificult to get it past the terrorists and get it to the needy. Most countries in the world don't dispatch their troops out of their borders easily or actually never dispatch them unless it's a UN peacekeeping mission or Humanitrian aid or Training/Exercises. So you can't expect to change their policies over night and especially without the request of the locally affected governments/people. So atmost everyone would provide humanitarian aid and if possible Evacuvation and Asylum.The US/UK and the rest of the Coalition of the Willing having gotten what they wanted are just watching laidback to see what would happen. Iran has supposedly sent it's elite troops to train and support the beleaguered local forces. While Turkey and Saudi Arabia who support ISIS and other terrorist organizations by providing money, resources and transportation networks/banking infrastructure for their illegally obtained wealth have deployed troops to counter anyone threatening ISIS like the Kurds. This has caused world wide condemnation but the effects are very low since the Turks and Kurds hate each other and it's Election time in Turkey and the ruling party is trying to keep majority power.Unless ISIS does something like 9/11, 26/11 or the Subway bombings - there is little to no chance of troops being deployed there. Only hope is for the UN peacekeeping forces in the region to be increased there.