Media & Communication
“I say to you: that we are in a battle, and that more than half of this battle is taking place in the battlefield of the media.” –Ayman al-Zawahiri, the current leader of al-Qa`ida
Modern terrorists want a lot of people dead, and a lot of people watching. Media and communication tools are key to achieving that goal. Our research on the topic unpacks the role media and evolving communication tools, techniques, and technology plays for various terrorist organizations.
Sentinel Articles
June 29, 2020
Iran’s COVID-19 Disinformation Campaign
March 24, 2020
Addressing the Enemy: Al-Shabaab’s PSYOPS Media Warfare
February 27, 2020
A View from the CT Foxhole: An Interview with an Official at Europol’s EU Internet Referral Unit
December 18, 2019
