Why teenagers become self-radicalised - and the warning signs to look out for | Deep Dive

The recent arrests of three self-radicalised teenagers under the Internal Security Act (ISA) have sent shockwaves through Singapore, with attacks in schools planned in two cases. What makes young people vulnerable to extremist ideologies? And what more can parents, schools and friends do as the online world increasingly shapes their exposure and belief? Steven Chia and Tiffany Ang speak with Professor Kumar Ramakrishna, dean of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, and Dr Mohamed Feisal Hassan, secretary and counsellor at the Religious Rehabilitation Group, to unpack the evolving threat of radicalisation, the warning signs to watch for, and what you should do if you suspect someone may be at risk. Highlights: 04:18 Why teenagers are susceptible 07:26 When there's information overload online 09:14 Driven by loneliness and seeking out heroes 13:32 Understanding "salad bar" extremism 15:30 Schools, parents and early warning signs 24:33 What happens after someone is reported to RRG? 32:17 Warning signs parents should watch out for 34:28 The one group most vulnerable to radicalisation ========================= #DeepDivePodcast #singapore #cnapodcasts Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia