The motivations of individual terrorists from "summary" of The Looming Tower by Lawrence Wright
The motivations of individual terrorists are as varied as the individuals themselves. Some are driven by a sense of duty to their religion, believing that they are fighting a holy war against the enemies of Islam. Others are motivated by a desire for revenge, seeking to strike back at those they perceive as having wronged them or their people. Still others are drawn to terrorism by a sense of alienation and disillusionment, feeling disconnected from the societies in which they live and seeking a sense of belonging and purpose in extremist groups. For many terrorists, their motivations are a complex mix of these factors and others. They may be influenced by charismatic leaders who manipulate their grievances and exploit their sense of injustice. They ...
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