Who are these young Canadians who become jihadists? Where do they come from and what motivates them? October 2014 marked a turning point when two Canadian converts claiming allegiance to radical Islam succeeded in striking right here at home. Experienced journalists, the authors conducted their investigation on the ground, both in Canada and the Middle East, and even to the very doorstep of the Islamic State. They thus reveal several new elements in some of the most sensitive cases.
Who are these young Canadians who become jihadists? Where do they come from and what motivates them? October 2014 marked a turning point when two Canadian converts claiming allegiance to radical Islam succeeded in striking right here at home. Experienced journalists, the authors conducted their investigation on the ground, both in Canada and the Middle East, and even to the very doorstep of the Islamic State. They reveal several new elements in some of the most sensitive cases. DJIHAD.CA explores the phenomenon of radicalization and the domestic threat through the sometimes tragic fates of a few individuals. But above all, it is a gripping narrative, crafted from testimonies, confessions, and encounters.
