American Jihadists

By D. Gartenstein-Ross, B. Roggio & Tara VassefiJun 2, 2010

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'Homegrown terrorism' has become a major national security concern. The problem is discussed in the Obama administration’s new national security strategy, which states: “Several recent incidences of violent extremists in the United States who are committed to fighting here and abroad have underscored the threat to the United States and our interests posed by individuals radicalized at home.” Further, a new RAND Corporation paper written by Brian Michael Jenkins notes that in 2009, there was “a marked increase in radicalization leading to criminal activity.”
This slideshow illustrates some of the Americans—both those born in the US and also naturalized citizens, like would-be Times Square bomber Faisal Shahzad—who have been drawn into active support for jihadism.

H/T Allahakchew aka SH at JAWA