Children of Jihad

In Children of Jihad, Jared Cohen embarks on an eye-opening journey through the Middle East, driven by a desire to understand the complexities of global affairs and the spread of radical Islamist violence among Muslim youth. During his Rhodes Scholarship at Oxford, he immerses himself in Arabic and Middle Eastern culture, leading to daring encounters in Lebanon, Iran, and other conflict zones. Through candid interviews and vivid anecdotes, Cohen reveals a culture at a crossroads, highlighting the lives of young people grappling with both tradition and modernity. This gripping narrative offers a unique perspective on the future shaped by those living it.