Women in Terrorism: A Year After San Bernardino

Summary

On December 1, 2016, the George Washington University's Program on Extremism hosted a discussion with Women in International Security (WIIS) examining women's efforts to advance the jihadi movement in the U.S. and abroad. After launching the Program's latest publication Cruel Intentions: Female Jihadists in America, The panelists discussed the evolving threat posed by female jihadists in the West. After debunking misconceptions and highlighting key trends, the panelists identified strategies to mitigate women's contributions as plotters, supporters, and travelers. 

The panel was moderated by the Director of the Program on Extremism Lorenzo Vidino and featured speakers:

• Chantal de Jonge Oudraat, President of Women in International Security (WIIS)
• Naureen Chowdhury Fink, Policy Specialist, Gender & Counterterrorism/CVE at United Nations Women & Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate
• Audrey Alexander, Research Fellow the Program on Extremism and report author