Rukmini Callimachi, a foreign correspondent for The New York Times covering Islamic extremism, including Al Qaeda and the Islamic State, gives an update and analysis of the latest ISIS attacks.
On Rep. Peter King's call for more security - "I think it's reasonable to be worried + remain vigilant" during Ramadan says @rcallimachi.
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Here's @rcallimachi's profile of a lonely US woman who ISIS was attempting to indoctrinate (it's worth a read): http://t.co/WAkmfe5KbR
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ISIS' social media circles run strong - "concentric circles of not just recruiters but sympathizers who amplify the message." -@rcallimachi
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~100 Americans have been recruited to ISIS. @rcallimachi says that's low, suggests US Muslims feel like they're part of social fabric.
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