Psychology of Terrorist Group RecruitmentIntroductionTerrorism is one of the greatest threats facing humanity in modern society. There has been an increase in the number of terrorist organizations and terrorist attacks carried out by groups pursuing divergent ideologies (Burleigh, 2009). Since the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States, terrorism has been recognized as a serious problem that requires a comprehensive and coordinated response from governments around the world. Many countries have invested heavily in gathering intelligence and purchasing the equipment and technology needed to detect and neutralize terrorist attacks. However, this has not ended the threat of terrorism and these attacks continue unabated almost every day in different parts of the world. It is therefore imperative that the fight against terrorism focuses on preventive rather than reactive strategies which involve understanding how terrorism works and what can be done to prevent terrorist attacks. One way to do this is to learn the psychology of terrorist group recruitment. Understanding this psychology is important because it will raise awareness among the general public to understand how terrorists are recruited and how they can avoid being recruited into terrorist organizations. Additionally, counterterrorism groups and policy experts can use this knowledge to develop interventions or policies that deter and prevent the recruitment of terrorist groups. This article will focus on the psychology of terrorist group recruitment and the discussions will be summarized at the end.Psychology of Terrorist Group RecruitmentTerrorist group recruitment is undertaken to expand and reconstitute terrorist movements in order to sustain their growth.... . middle of article......leigh, M. (2009). Blood and Rage: A Cultural History of Terrorism. New York: HarperChaliand, G. & Arnaud, B. (2008). The history of terrorism: from Antiquity to Al-Qaeda. California: University of California Press Gerwehr, S. & Daly, S. (2012). Al Qaeda: selection and recruitment of terrorists. National Security Research DivisionJaber, H. (1999). Hezbollah: born with vengeance. New York: Columbia University Press. Miller, M.A. (2013). The foundations of modern terrorism: the state, society and the dynamics of political violence. New York: Cambridge University Press Randal, J. (2004). Osama, The Making of a Terrorist. New York: Knoph. Reich, W. (1998). Origins of terrorism: psychologies, ideologies, theologies, states of mind. Washington DC: Woodrow Wilson Center PressToolis, K. (1997). Rebel Hearts: Journeys into the Soul of the IRA. New York: St. Martin's Press