June 2012 Radicalization Dynamics: A Primer
Document Date:
June 1, 2012
Release Date: July 29, 2016
Agencies:
ODNI, ACLU CVE FOIA (May 13, 2015)
Document Type:
Training Materials
This primer is a reference for US policymakers, government officials, law enforcement officers, and academics. It focuses on radicalization inspired by al-Qa‘ida and related groups that target US Muslims. The primer outlines the fundamental principles of radicalization, describes both the radicalization and mobilization process, details six factors that drive radicalization, and examines catalysts and inhibitors to provide a better understanding of where and how to
intervene.