Online Terrorist Propaganda Recruitment And Radicalization

Author : John R. Vacca
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351691369

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Online Terrorist Propaganda, Recruitment, and Radicalization by John R. Vacca Pdf

Online Terrorist Propaganda, Recruitment, and Radicalization is most complete treatment of the rapidly growing phenomenon of how terrorists’ online presence is utilized for terrorism funding, communication, and recruitment purposes. The book offers an in-depth coverage of the history and development of online "footprints" to target new converts, broaden their messaging, and increase their influence. Chapters present the emergence of various groups; the advancement of terrorist groups’ online presences; their utilization of video, chat room, and social media; and the current capability for propaganda, training, and recruitment. With contributions from leading experts in the field—including practitioners and terrorism researchers—the coverage moves from general factors to specific groups practices as relate to Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), and numerous other groups. Chapters also examine the lone wolf phenomenon as a part of the disturbing trend of self-radicalization. A functional, real-world approach is used regarding the classification of the means and methods by which an online presence is often utilized to promote and support acts of terrorism. Online Terrorist Propaganda, Recruitment, and Radicalization examines practical solutions in identifying the threat posed by terrorist propaganda and U.S. government efforts to counter it, with a particular focus on ISIS, the Dark Web, national and international measures to identify, thwart, and prosecute terrorist activities online. As such, it will be an invaluable resources for intelligence professionals, terrorism and counterterrorism professionals, those researching terrorism funding, and policy makers looking to restrict the spread of terrorism propaganda online.

Author : Anna Kruglova
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000629255

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Terrorist Recruitment, Propaganda and Branding by Anna Kruglova Pdf

This book analyses the marketing techniques that terrorist organisations employ to encourage people to adopt their ideology and become devoted supporters. The book’s central thesis is that due to the development of digital technologies and social media, terrorist groups are employing innovative marketing techniques and advertising strategies to foster an emotional connection with their audiences, particularly those in younger demographics. By conducting thematic and narrative analyses of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) propagandist magazines, as well as looking at the group’s online communities, the book demonstrates that terrorist groups behave as commercial brands by establishing an emotional connection with their potential recruits. Specifically, groups and their potential supporters follow the logic of emotional choice. The book emphasizes that while ISIS became the first group that discovered and benefited from the power of marketing, it did not have a supernatural power and thus it is possible to find a response to it, which is particularly important now. The book eventually poses a question about whether terrorism has become the product of marketing in the same way as any mainstream consumer product is, and asks what can we do to battle the appeal of marketing-savvy terrorist groups. This book will be of interest to students of terrorism studies, radicalisation, and propaganda, communication , and security studies.

Author : Anne Aly,Stuart Macdonald,Lee Jarvis,Thomas Chen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317431886

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Violent Extremism Online by Anne Aly,Stuart Macdonald,Lee Jarvis,Thomas Chen Pdf

This book explores the interface between terrorism and the internet and presents contemporary approaches to understanding violent extremism online. The volume focuses on four issues in particular: terrorist propaganda on the internet; radicalisation and the internet; counter campaigns and approaches to disrupting internet radicalisation; and approaches to researching and understanding the role of the internet in radicalisation. The book brings together expertise from a wide range of disciplines and geographical regions including Europe, the US, Canada and Australia. These contributions explore the various roles played by the Internet in radicalisation; the reasons why terroristic propaganda may or may not influence others to engage in violence; the role of political conflict in online radicalisation; and the future of research into terrorism and the internet. By covering this broad range of topics, the volume will make an important and timely addition to the current collections on a growing and international subject. This book will be of much interest to students and researchers of cyber-security, internet politics, terrorism studies, media and communications studies, and International Relations.

Author : Anna Kruglova (Lecturer)
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1003280730

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Terrorist Recruitment, Propaganda and Branding by Anna Kruglova (Lecturer) Pdf

This book analyses the marketing techniques that terrorist organisations employ to encourage people to adopt their ideology and become devoted supporters. The book's central thesis is that due to the development of digital technologies and social media, terrorist groups are employing innovative marketing techniques and advertising strategies to foster an emotional connection with their audiences, particularly those in younger demographics. By conducting thematic and narrative analyses of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) propagandist magazines, as well as looking at the group's online communities, the book demonstrates that terrorist groups behave as commercial brands by establishing an emotional connection with their potential recruits. Specifically, groups and their potential supporters follow the logic of emotional choice. The book emphasizes that while ISIS became the first group that discovered and benefited from the power of marketing, it did not have a supernatural power and thus it is possible to find a response to it, which is particularly important now. The book eventually poses a question about whether terrorism has become the product of marketing in the same way as any mainstream consumer product is, and asks what can we do to battle the appeal of marketing-savvy terrorist groups. This book will be of interest to students of terrorism studies, radicalisation, and propaganda, communication , and security studies.

Author : Alava, Séraphin,Frau-Meigs, Divina,Hassan, Ghayda
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-12-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789231002458

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Youth and violent extremism on social media by Alava, Séraphin,Frau-Meigs, Divina,Hassan, Ghayda Pdf

Author : Khader, Majeed
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781522501572

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Combating Violent Extremism and Radicalization in the Digital Era by Khader, Majeed Pdf

Advances in digital technologies have provided ample positive impacts to modern society; however, in addition to such benefits, these innovations have inadvertently created a new venue for criminal activity to generate. Combating Violent Extremism and Radicalization in the Digital Era is an essential reference for the latest research on the utilization of online tools by terrorist organizations to communicate with and recruit potential extremists and examines effective countermeasures employed by law enforcement agencies to defend against such threats. Focusing on perspectives from the social and behavioral sciences, this book is a critical source for researchers, analysts, intelligence officers, and policy makers interested in preventive methods for online terrorist activities.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781522571209

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Violent Extremism: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

Advances in digital and other technologies have provided ample positive impacts to modern society; however, in addition to such benefits, these innovations have inadvertently created a new venue for terrorist activities. Examining violent extremism through a critical and academic perspective can lead to a better understanding of its foundations and implications. Violent Extremism: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice is a critical source of academic knowledge on the social, psychological, and political aspects of radicalization and terrorist recruitment. Highlighting a range of pertinent topics such as counterterrorism, propaganda, and online activism, this publication is an ideal reference source for researchers, analysts, intelligence officers, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and graduate-level students interested in current research on violent extremism.

Author : Francesco Marone
Publisher : Ledizioni
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9788855261371

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Digital Jihad by Francesco Marone Pdf

The internet offers tremendous opportunities for violent extremists across the ideological spectrum and at a global level. In addition to propaganda, digital technologies have transformed the dynamics of radical mobilisation, recruitment and participation. Even though the jihadist threat has seemingly declined in the West, the danger exists of the internet being an environment where radical messages can survive and even prosper. Against this background, this ISPI report investigates the current landscape of jihadist online communication, including original empirical analysis. Specific attention is also placed on potential measures and initiatives to address the threat of online violent extremism. The volume aims to present important points for reflection on the phenomenon in the West (including Italy) and beyond.

Author : Miron Lakomy
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000379679

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Islamic State's Online Propaganda by Miron Lakomy Pdf

Explaining the means utilised by the editors of the Islamic State’s online magazines to win the "hearts and minds" of their audiences, this book is a result of a multidimensional content analysis of two flagship periodicals of the Islamic State: Dabiq and Rumiyah. Drawing from a number of theoretical concepts in propaganda studies, the research uses comparative analysis to understand the evolution of the modus operandi employed by the editorial staff. The volume evaluates the types of arguments used in these magazines, as well as the emotions and behaviour that these triggered in readers. This book concentrates on the formats and thematic composition of a variety of the Islamic State’s e-periodicals, including Dabiq, Rumiyah, Dar al-Islam or Konstantiniyye, from the viewpoint of the constantly changing strategic situation and priorities of the "Caliphate." The e-magazines of the post-territorial phase of the Islamic State, e.g. From Dabiq to Rome and Youth of the Caliphate, were also taken into consideration. Overall, this book does not only offer new insights into the propaganda methods of the Islamic State’s periodicals, but it also summarises their rise and fall between 2014 and 2019. The volume is dedicated mostly to academics and postgraduate students specialised in terrorism studies, political violence, and security studies.

Author : Diana Rieger,Lena Frischlich,Gary Bente
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Islamic fundamentalism
ISBN : 3472085266

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Propaganda 2.0 : psychological effects of right-wing and Islamic extremist internet videos by Diana Rieger,Lena Frischlich,Gary Bente Pdf

Author : Foreign Affairs House of Representatives Committee,Nonproliferat Subcommittee on Terrorism
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1508977313

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The Evolution of Terrorist Propaganda by Foreign Affairs House of Representatives Committee,Nonproliferat Subcommittee on Terrorism Pdf

Terrorists' use of social media has exploded over the past several years. Terrorist groups from ISIS to the Taliban use social media platforms to recruit, radicalize, spread propaganda and even raise money. Terrorists know the benefit of social media. Social media is easy to use, it is free, and it reaches everyone in the world. Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act states that it is unlawful to provide a designated foreign terrorist organization with material support or resources, including any property-tangible or intangible-or services, among them, communication, equipment, and facilities. If foreign terrorist organizations are using American companies to spread propaganda and raise money, the question that remains is: Is this a violation of American law? American newspapers would have never allowed our enemies in World War II to place ads in, say, the New York Times for recruitment of people to go and fight against America. So why do social media companies allow terrorist content on their platforms?

Author : Committee on F House of Representatives,Committee on Foreign Affairs
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1511559144

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The Evolution of Terrorist Propaganda by Committee on F House of Representatives,Committee on Foreign Affairs Pdf

Terrorists' use of social media has exploded over the past several years. Terrorist groups from ISIS to the Taliban use social media platforms to recruit, radicalize, spread propaganda and even raise money. The Khorasan Group in Syria is a group set up by al-Qaeda and Syria to attack Europe and the United States. The group also has a fan Facebook page. YouTube is popular with terrorists as well. In April 2013, the al Qaeda branch in Yemen known as AQIM held an online press conference on Twitter. This report examines the idea that if foreign terrorist organizations are using American companies to spread propaganda and raise money, the question that remains is: Is this a violation of American Law?

Author : Lisa Wiechert
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783668459861

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The Marketing of Terrorism. Analysing the Use of Social Media by ISIS by Lisa Wiechert Pdf

Social media has played a central role in the digital era for almost a century, influencing almost all aspects of life. The use of social media in warfare is threatening not only one country but the whole global community, is a recent development. The famous speech by Abu Muhammad al-Adnani on social media inspired the bloody month of Ramadan in 2016 and showed the deadly power of social media inspired attacks and what the Islamic State is capable of achieving. Although the terrorist group has lost territory over the last few weeks of combat both in Syria and Iraq, and is on the edge of losing their main capital Mosul, IS still remains a hybrid threat. Consisting of military powers and an unmatched affinity of using social media as a cyber-war weapon, IS will continue to be a severe danger to the global community. This book aims to foster a deeper understanding of the use of social media for recruiting efforts by the so-called Islamic State (IS), and to analyse its propaganda methods in order to develop possible countermeasures. A special focus will be put on the method of recruitment of young Western foreign fighters. These individuals are the easiest to recruit for ISIS and pose the greatest risk to the global community, especially in regards to home grown terrorism and so-called lone wolf attacks. Since this area of research is very new and quickly evolving, the field still needs extensive research. It is difficult to analyse the use of social media content by the Islamic State due to limited information access and flow (encryption, propaganda, verification and inconsistency). The Islamic State is a military threat on the battleground as well as a potential cyber threat for the international community. Despite these challenging circumstances, this book will provide a new theoretical model based on the marketing model of a customer journey in connection with the main principles of storytelling. Ultimately, this research work will try to provide experts with a new and modern approach of analysis as a base for possible counter measures to weaken and combat the current threat posed by the Islamic State. From the text: - Islamic State; - Terrorism; - Social Media; - Propaganda Institutions; - Radicalisation

Author : Gabriel Weimann
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Terrorism and mass media
ISBN : 9781437904161

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Www.terror.net by Gabriel Weimann Pdf

Author : Carol K. Winkler,Cori E. Dauber
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Extremist Web sites
ISBN : 1584876298

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Visual propaganda and extremism in the online environment by Carol K. Winkler,Cori E. Dauber Pdf

Visual images have been a central component of propaganda for as long as propaganda has been produced. But recent developments in communication and information technologies have given terrorist and extremist groups options and abilities they never would have been able to come close to even 5 or 10 years ago. There are terrorist groups who, with very little initial investment, are making videos that are coming so close to the quality of BBC or CNN broadcasts that the difference is meaningless, and with access to the web they have instantaneous access to a global audience. Given the broad social science consensus on the power of visual images relative to that of words, the strategic implications of these groups' sophistication in the use of images in the online environment is carefully considered in a variety of contexts by the authors in this collection.