US based Islamist Network: Presence in Cyberspace and Online Projects
US based Islamist Network: Presence in Cyberspace and Online Projects
Author(s): Simona Hlaváčová
Subject(s): Migration Studies, Identity of Collectives
Published by: AMO – Asociace pro mezinárodní otázky
Keywords: Islamist Networks; Islamism in cyberspace;
Summary/Abstract: The purpose behind this paper is to explore how the organizations and individuals affiliated with the Islamic movement (Haraka Islamiyya i.e., Islamism / political Islam) in the U.S. make use of electronic media as part of a broader “soft dacwah” strategy, to promote their interpretation of Islam and to attain political goals. It covers the web presence of major Islamist organizations based in the U.S.
Series: AMO Asociace pro mezinárodní otázky — RESEARCH PAPERS
- Page Count: 10
- Publication Year: 2007
- Language: English
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