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What separates Twelver Shi’ism from Sunni Islam—and why does it matter in today’s geopolitical conflicts?

In this eye-opening conversation, Quillette contributor Suha Hassen breaks down the apocalyptic worldview of Iran’s ruling Twelver Shi’ites, who believe in hastening the return of the Mahdi through jihad and conversion campaigns. Unlike Sunni groups, Iran’s Shia proxies—like Hezbollah and the Houthis—are backed by a regime that blends messianism with military power.

We also discuss radicalisation in the West, how Arabic media and platforms like Twitter and YouTube amplify jihadist narratives, and why Western governments are falling behind in tackling online recruitment.

This conversation was recorded in August 2024: https://quillette.com/blog/2024/08/09...
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