Bırakınız Gitsinler, Bırakınız Savaşsınlar (Laissez Jihad): Kafkasya’dan DAEŞ’e Katılım Nedenleri
Laissez Passer, Laissez Pugnare (Laissez Jihad): The Reasons of Joining to DAESH from Caucasus

Summary/Abstract: The goal of this article is to investigate the reasons why Caucasus (Russia origin) fighters have moved to Levant region and joined to DAESH. The research is conducted through an extensive literature review and content analysis of websites related to DAESH. The research findings indicate at least six significant variables motivated the fighters from Russia to join DAESH. These are (1) Russia’s “laissez jihad” politics, (2) the sense of helplessness and the idea of helping Muslims in difficult conditions, (3) the conjuncture and Emir (leader) factor, (4) “five star jihad” aphorism, (5) social networks and individual reasons, (6) the intermediary role of social media, digital technology and propaganda”. It is evaluated that the findings and conclusions of the research may contribute both the policymakers in the formation of security policies and the current academic literature.

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