THE WAR FOR HEARTS AND MINDS IN CYBERSPACE
THE WAR FOR HEARTS AND MINDS IN CYBERSPACE
Author(s): Marina MuscanSubject(s): Security and defense, Military policy, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: terrorist organizations; Internet; attracting; activists;
Summary/Abstract: The Internet offers diverse opportunities for manipulation because it is an excellent virtual communication medium for political activists representing all ideologies, especially those who do not enjoy the attention of other media of mass communication, and many leaders of extremist organizations use the Internet to advertise and spread their ideology. The ways of using Internet are expanding and evolving, turning it into an attractive socializing and mobilization network for terrorist organizations. One way to counter these “terrorist attacks” made by various organizations on the Internet in order to attract other supporters and/or future activists is the virtual diplomacy.
Journal: Strategic Impact
- Issue Year: 2010
- Issue No: 37
- Page Range: 128-136
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English