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Radicalization: Social Media and the Rise of Terrorism
PURPOSE:
• To address the scope of radicalization, and assess what steps can be taken in order to mitigate the rise of terror via social media.
BACKGROUND:
• In recent years, terrorist organizations have attempted to control their image, attract new recruits, and inspire “lone wolf” attacks through the use of social media, including disseminating images of graphic violence.
• Terrorists’ use of social media is resonating ...