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Bombing Suspects’ Ties to the North Caucasus

If proven to be part of a Caucasian-based jihad, the Boston Marathon bombings would be the first time Islamist actions from that region had been perpetrated against the United States.

published by
CTV NEWS
 on April 19, 2013

Source: CTV NEWS

Speaking on CTV News, Carnegie’s Matthew Rojansky remarked that if the alleged actions of the Tsarnaev brothers were part of a Caucasian-based jihadist movement, it would be the first time that people from that region contributed to the international Islamist effort. He also explained that the Tsarnaev’s could have been recruited, briefed, and trained for their mission over the internet.

This interview was aired live on CTV News.