The global objective of this study was to enhance the understanding of the reported recent attempts to radicalise and recruit individuals (including, but not limited to, dynamics of recruitment, motivations, target groups and threat posed) in the countries covered by the scope of the study, and of the threats they pose. To achieve this, the study looked into the interrelated relevant phenomena (including grievances, political dynamics and foreign religious influences). The final aim was to contribute to the development of potential EU support to address these challenges and build resilience and social cohesion.
The specific objectives of the project were:

• To investigate the dynamics of the reported growth of radicalisation and recruitment efforts in Liberia and in Guinea- Conakry (possibly linked to the expansion of Wahhabism/Salafism in the region).
• To assess the threat posed by such potential expansion and its interrelations with relevant national and regional causes of fragility.
• To assess the gaps, needs and interest for a possible EU intervention, complementing existing efforts. This assessment should consider opportunities, challenges and risks of such an intervention.