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Terrorist groups like Al Qaeda (AQ) or the Islamic State (IS) have been pro-active in using the internet as well as traditional media formats to maintain a persistent media presence with the intention to influence their target audiences. For that purpose, they project influence based on a coherent – and thus for its target audience … Read More “New Paper: The Salafi-Jihadi Nexus” »
EICTP has published a new report: Ali Fisher & Nico Prucha, Understanding the Global Jihadist Movement: 20 years after 9/11, EICTP Expert Paper. Report Summary: Understanding the Global Jihadist Movement: 20 years after 9/11 is written by Ali Fisher and Nico Prucha. It is the first in a series of evidence-based research reports to examine the roots of … Read More “New Paper: The Global Jihadist Movement: 20 years after 9/11” »
Throughout history, violent political groups have exploited available means of communications to promote their cause, engage with their audiences and oppose their adversaries. Sunni jihadists have developed their own media items since the dawn of the Soviet Invasion into Afghanistan. As a result, the jihadist movement combines a long history of theological writing and strategic … Read More “New Article: Tracking IS Online” »