What can be learned from the poetry of Jihad?
Robyn Creswell argues that the West should pay attention to the writings of Ahlam al-Nasr and other influential poets.
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Want to understand radical Jihadi culture? Robyn Creswell recommends reading its poetry.
The Yale university professor joins Shad to shed light on the poetry of Ahlam al-Nasr and other influential writers. He argues that their vivid and nuanced verse is a better window into the world of Jihadi militants than news reports and violent videos.