THW require Western countries to repatriate foreign fighters and their relatives.

THW require Western countries to repatriate foreign fighters and their relatives.

Date set
March 1, 2024
Tournament
Yale
Topics
IR
Background slide

Foreign terrorist fighters travel to conflict zones to engage in terrorist acts. The persuasive use of propaganda by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) led to an unprecedented flow of volunteers from countries around the world to live under the rule of the terrorist group. This included not only men, but also women and families.