Publication

This report highlights the results of an analysis of 4,600 Islamic State (IS) personnel records that were produced by the group, primarily between 2013 and 2014. It specifically reveals information about foreign fighters’ countries of origin, citizenship, points of entry into Syria, marital status, skills (is any), previous occupations, education levels, religious knowledge, and previous jihadist experience. The report further includes the anecdotes of individual fighters as well as how IS is attempting to vet new members, manage its ‘talent’ pool, and deal with its diverse collection of recruits.