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This episode explores the life of Mohammed Emwazi, known as Jihadi John, and the factors leading to his radicalisation and impact on global security.

HOLY SH*T?! Join the soft drink REVOLUTION! 🎉 Get 10% off using code ICMAP OR £5 off your first order using code ICMAP5: https://uk.holy.com/icmap The world came to know him as “Jihadi John”. A masked figure who became one of the most recognisable faces linked to extremist propaganda during the height of global tensions in the 2010s. But behind the name was Mohammed Emwazi, a man from London whose path into radicalisation shocked many who had known him earlier in life. As his identity was uncovered, questions quickly followed. How did someone with a seemingly ordinary background become associated with one of the most widely discussed extremist movements in recent history? What were the warning signs, and could anything have been done differently? This episode explores Emwazi’s early life, the events that led to his radicalisation, the international effort to identify him, and the lasting impact his story had on public perception, security, and global policy. For HUNDREDS of more cases (and to request your own), visit icmap.co.uk now and sign up for free! Presented by Tom Norris & Ben Carter Written by Ben Carter Produced by Dan J Lambert Edited by Ben Bonsey Hosted on…

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