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“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.

December 22, 2021

The Oath Keepers and Their Role in the January 6 Insurrection

Matthew Kriner, Jon Lewis

November 11, 2021

An Assessment of Taliban Rule at Three Months

Andrew H. Watkins

October 14, 2021

Commentary: Data, AI, and the Future of U.S. Counterterrorism: Building an Action Plan

Don Rassler

July 9, 2021

In the Shadow of Christchurch: International Lessons from New Zealand’s Extreme Far-Right

Milo Comerford, Jakob Guhl, Elise Thomas

September 30, 2016

A list of 22 items that describe the duties of the media office of a sector

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A detailed plan for the creation of a media program

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Information on Abu-Malik Battalion and other reports and details

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August 29, 2014

A Monthly Report of ISI Media Department in Mosul

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March 2, 2015

Dr. Daniel Milton discusses recent IS developments

June 13, 2014

Fox News Cites the CTC

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June 25, 2013

Fox News Cites the CTC Sentinel

May 4, 2011

USA Today Mentions Sentinel Article on Zawahiri’s Statements

Nelly Lahoud

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