Chapter 8: Conclusion
Having analyzed the background and behavior of more than 300 American and more than 400 British jihadists, as well as the law enforcement response in each country up to September 2013, let us now consider theoretical and practical implications of results. The chapter begins with a brief summary of findings followed by a discussion of the impact of events in Syria and Iraq, with a particular focus on the issue of ‘foreign fighters’. Next, the general and theoretical implications of this research are considered, as well as country-specific implications for counterterrorism in light of the current situation.