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
November 10, 2016
The Islamic State’s External Operations and the French-Belgian Nexus
June 16, 2016
How Terrorists Use Encryption
May 25, 2016
A View from the CT Foxhole: Brigadier General Donald C. Bolduc, Commander, Special Operations Command Africa
February 18, 2016
Depictions of Children and Youth in the Islamic State’s Martyrdom Propaganda, 2015-2016
January 19, 2016
A View from the CT Foxhole: An Interview with Richard Walton, Head, Counter Terrorism Command, London Metropolitan Police
December 15, 2015
