Noor Huda Ismail is the founder of the Institute for International Peace Building in Indonesia and is now completing his PhD at Monash University, focusing on ideas of masculinity among Indonesian foreign fighters. He also produced and directed the documentary film "Jihad Selfie."
Seeking to understand those who choose to join extremist causes is a difficult but necessary task. Only by learning about these individuals can societies prevent others from following their path, and reintegrate those who return.