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No, politics, not religion, is the primary factor.
This position holds that politics, not religion, is the primary driver behind ISIS. It argues the group uses religion merely as a medium for goals that are political at heart, that fighters are drawn by wider geopolitical battles, and that recruitment hinges on personal circumstances.
Supporting arguments · 2
- ISIS fighters are motivated by wider political battles between Saudi Arabia and the WestThe reasons people join are typified by the ongoing political battles between Saudi Arabia and the West.
- Joining ISIS is often based on personal circumstances and motivationsPotential ISIS fighters are driven to being recruited and radicalized by personal motivations, not religion.