What is it about?
This study looks at how ISIS used modern media and technology to spread its propaganda and reach a wide audience. It explains how the group took advantage of social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, as well as mainstream news outlets, to share its messages. The research also explores how mainstream media and social networks respond to these efforts, including the rules and measures they put in place to prevent the promotion of terrorism. Overall, the study shows how ISIS relied on all types of media to spread its harmful ideas, and how media organizations are working to stop them.
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Why is it important?
This study is important because it shows how ISIS has effectively used modern media to spread its ideology, highlighting the critical role of media in global security. It is unique in focusing specifically on the use of both mainstream and social media to propagate extremist messages, offering a media-centered perspective on terrorism. The research is timely because, with rapid technological changes and the widespread use of social media, understanding how extremist groups exploit these platforms is essential for developing strategies to prevent the spread of violent ideas.
Perspectives
From my perspective, this research is not only academically valuable but also personally significant because it helps me understand the powerful role media plays in shaping public perception, even in the context of extremism. It reinforces my belief that responsible media practices and awareness of digital communication tools are crucial in countering harmful narratives.
Dr Daleen AL Ibrahim
Damascus University
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This page is a summary of: The Media in the Service of ISIS Propaganda War, Jurnal Pengajian Media Malaysia, December 2018, Univ. of Malaya,
DOI: 10.22452/jpmm.vol20no2.2.
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