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How is Islamic State different from other extremist groups?

Clip: 8/21/2014 | 9m 18s

How is the Islamic State different from other extremist groups?

Shadi Hamid of the Brookings Institution and Steven Simon of the Middle East Institute join Judy Woodruff to discuss the threat the Islamic State poses and how they’re recruiting members, including westerners.

08/21/2014 | Rating NR

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