The danger of shunning the ‘ISIS brides’

<p>Late yesterday, four women and nine children arrived in Australia from Syria.&nbsp;</p> <p>The women, who originally left the country to be part of the Islamic State caliphate, have spent the years since its collapse in Syrian refugee camps.&nbsp;</p> <p>Many of their children, who are Australian citizens too, have never been here before.&nbsp;</p> <p>But they aren&rsquo;t the first to come back &ndash; since 2019, women and children like them have been returning.&nbsp;</p> <p>What they&rsquo;re returning to has become more and more hostile, with politicians maintaining they aren&rsquo;t welcome, and police threatening arrest.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Today, Professor Michele Grossman, expert on violent extremism from Deakin University, on our responsibility to these citizens and the danger of politicising their position.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you enjoy <em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p>And special credit for the audio of Australian children inside al-Roj refugee camp goes to William Christou and the Guardian.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Expert on violent extremism from Deakin University, Professor Michele Grossman</p> <p><strong>Photo:&nbsp;</strong>AP Photo/Baderkhan Ahmad</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>