Homegrown Terrorism in Canada: Local Patterns, Global Trends

John McCoy and W. Andy Knight

Studies in Conflict and Terrorism, 2015, vol. 38, issue 4, 253-274

Abstract: The article examines how global trends related to militant Islamism have influenced patterns of homegrown terrorism in Canada. It seeks to understand how an evolving movement has shaped three case studies, two cases of homegrown terrorism, the case of Momin Khawaja, the “Toronto 18” plot, and the emerging trend of extremist travelers. Recognizing the notable gap in the literature, a growing number of cases of homegrown terrorism and extremism in Canada suggest that further study is required. The article asks why Canadians choose to participate in this movement and why militant Islamist movements are actively recruiting them.

Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1080/1057610X.2014.994349

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