Terrorism is violent for sure. But why are some terrorists, i.e. Islamist ones, so utterly cruel and inhuman? Former CSIS intelligence veteran Phil Gurski weighs in on this while discussing a recent interview with Canadian historian Margaret MacMillan.
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One reply on “Quick Hits 162 – Why are jihadis so barbaric?”
Jihadis set out to send a lucid message — a message of bloody vengeance. Highly effective as their barbaric actions are terrifying!