What kind of person joins Al-Qaeda after 9/11?
Israel: State of a Nation
Daniel Paul Rubenstein explores the ideological landscape that led to Syria's alignment with Al-Qaeda following the 9/11 attacks, highlighting the challenges of achieving peace with a regime that supports extremist ideologies. The discussion delves into the mentality motivating individuals to join such groups post-9/11, reflecting broader geopolitical dynamics and the synergies between extremist entities and state actors. Rubenstein's analysis underscores the complexities of Middle Eastern politics and the persistent barriers to diplomatic resolutions, especially when ideological alignments push countries to forge alliances with terrorist organizations.