I think you're giving too much credit to the killers. Just after commiting their crimes, they were shouting: "We avenged the prophet !", and from the tone they used, I clearly think this was their only intention.
However, I agree with you that there's a bigger picture, and the leaders of the terrorists want to create a situation where it will be easier for them to recruit. I just think they're keeping this "plan" to themselves, and the ones doing the terrorists attacks, like the 3 guys in France, are just used like unwtitting pawns.
I think you're giving too much credit to the killers. Just after commiting their crimes, they were shouting: "We avenged the prophet !", and from the tone they used, I clearly think this was their only intention.
However, I agree with you that there's a bigger picture, and the leaders of the terrorists want to create a situation where it will be easier for them to recruit. I just think they're keeping this "plan" to themselves, and the ones doing the terrorists attacks, like the 3 guys in France, are just used like unwtitting pawns.