Iraq, Internet Fuel Growth of Global Jihad

Investigators are still sifting through the evidence of last Thursday's bombings in London and searching for those responsible. But many experts believe that the bombers were likely European Muslims who were radicalized and driven to act in the name of al-Qaida as a result of Britain's involvement in the war in Iraq. Iraqi insurgents have publicized their struggle on the internet, calling all faithful to jihad. Those who survive the fighting and return to their own countries have assisted in what experts call "terrorist dispersal" by spreading their ideas and strategies with their compatriots. If the London attacks were indeed carried out by homegrown militants, they will serve as further evidence of the broad reach of al-Qaida's message, as well as the growing anger of radical Muslims worldwide. – YaleGlobal