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AUGUSTA, Ga. (June 13, 2016) – What happened in Orlando could happen anywhere, anytime in the U.S., and we can expect more of these kinds of attacks and threats, according to Augusta University political scientist Dr. Craig Albert.

As a leading scholar in American politics and foreign affairs, Albert’s research focuses on Islamic extremism and the rise of ISIS.

“ISIS heavily recruits online, looking through social media for disenfranchised Muslims living in the West already,” Albert said. “They look for alienated Muslims, people who feel oppressed or repressed by the government that they live in, and those who may already have criminal tendencies, among other traits.”

Watch a past interview of Albert discussing why people join ISIS.

Albert is available for Skype, email and phone interviews.

Call 706-721-3893 and ask to be connected to the media relations representative on call, or contact Denise Parrish at 706-831-3148.

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