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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.

January 19, 2024

The Online Frontline: Decoding al-Shabaab’s Social Media Strategy

Georgia Gilroy

April 28, 2023

The Islamic State Somalia Propaganda Coalition’s Regional Language Push

Lucas Webber, Daniele Garofalo

June 23, 2022

CTC-ICT Focus on Israel: What Can We Learn from the Spring 2022 Terror Wave in Israel

Boaz Ganor

December 22, 2021

The Iron March Forum and the Evolution of the “Skull Mask” Neo-Fascist Network

H.E. Upchurch

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

Unknown

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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