The “Electronic Jihad”
How Social Media are Used for Disseminating Terrorist Propaganda
The “Electronic Jihad”
How Social Media are Used for Disseminating Terrorist Propaganda
Author(s): Bogdan-George RădulescuSubject(s): Media studies, Theory of Communication, Inter-Ethnic Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, Asylum, Refugees, Migration as Policy-fields
Published by: Medea Egyesület
Keywords: media and terrorism; online extremism; political communication; social media and political violence; social networks and Islamist radicalisation;
Summary/Abstract: Communication technology and social media in particular have a decisive eff ect on expanding the global community ofterrorist organizations. More than any other terrorist group in history, the Islamic State organization (also known as ISIS, ISIL orDaesh) has made the most of social networks to increase its eff orts and achieve its violent goals. The Europol study shows thatabout 150 diff erent social media platforms have been used by this terrorist organization as a means of recruiting and to spreadpropaganda using high quality videos and other media. The term “electronic jihad” was launched by Professor Martin Rudner,a researcher at Carleton University. The clear components of this electronic jihad are propaganda, misinformation, subversion,and the attempt to destroy the moral values of the Western world.
Journal: ME.DOK Média-Történet-Kommunikáció
- Issue Year: XV/2020
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 89-97
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English
