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The strategic importance of the Internet for armed insurgent groups in modern warfare / Wael Adhami

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Article
Title:
The strategic importance of the Internet for armed insurgent groups in modern warfare
Author zone:
Wael Adhami
Host item entries:
  • International review of the Red Cross, Vol. 89, no. 868, December 2007, p. 857-878 : photogr.
Languages:
English
Abstract:
In modern times the Internet has become the only tool which can be used to spread information instantaneously and free of charge to anyone in the world who has an Internet connection. The ability to spread information is vital for any party engaged in an armed conflict. This article will show that groups engaged in a jihad have made the Internet their main outlet to the world. It will further examine the content of Islamic and jihadi websites, their main objectives and the communication strategies used. However, and with a particular focus on Iraq, the author will argue that the Internet does not serve as a platform of recruitment for jihad but is rather the most effective way for armed insurgent groups to win the ""hearts and minds'' of Muslims worldwide.
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Authors:
Adhami, Wael
Keyword in English:
IRAQ
ARMED CONFLICT
NON-STATE ARMED GROUP
ISLAM
TERRORISM
INTERNET
Keyword in French:
IRAK
CONFLIT ARME
GROUPE ARME NON ETATIQUE
ISLAM
TERRORISME
INTERNET
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  • International review of the Red Cross [Vol. 89, no. 868, December 2007] / ICRC

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