Why ISIS appeals to Muslim women in western countries: need for counter message

• Main Author: Leong, Dymples
• Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
• Format: Commentary
• Language: English
• Published: 2016
• Subjects: Conflict and stability; East Asia and Asia Pacific; Europe; Global; International politics and security; Terrorism studies
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/82041; http://hdl.handle.net/10220/39793
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

The appeal of IS (Islamic State) to young Muslim women in Western countries stems from their psychological vulnerabilities. Several communication strategies are suggested to counter IS propaganda.