In the 21st century, even terrorists understood the impact of public relations messages and the reach of the world wide web to deliver them…
The United States of America is one of the only country’s on earth that has the right for freedom of press enshrined in its constitution (U.S. Const. amend. I). If you take a second to stop and think about that, we are one of the only countries who have truly ‘guaranteed media freedom’, that is something very special as well as something that is paramount to maintaining a functioning democratic society. It seems as if we almost take for granted the myriad of different sources and outlets that we can pull from and learn from. In this writing I will present you with two different ideologies that weigh in on the media system in America today, one from a liberal’s point of view and one from a conservatives point of view.…
The concept of terrorism and how it is applied with psychological and behavioral patterns is not easily identified. Peter Olsson’s concept of the “in-betweener” identifies it as those in a state of transition, seeking social cohesion and a route to overcome frustration with status in their life (2013). This theory is conducive with many studies on terrorist transformations and historical narratives of terrorists. As I mentioned in a previous forum post, personal grievance’s and perceived inequalities can drive most people to extreme acts in order to preserve their norms. And smart individuals such as Bin Laden are able to take advantage of that mindset and leave an impression that creates the transformation into radicalization and then acts of terrorism. People have different coping mechanisms so of course that doesn’t always work, however, on the few who are submissive in nature or fear isolation it is an easy motivator for radicalization. So in part, one could say that…
Media bias can be a bad thing, by giving false or heavily swayed information to the readers. This should be a lesson to all politically active citizens to know the news source before the…
The media can have a drastically negative effect on terrorism by actually promoting the terrorist’s cause. One such example of the media coverage actually propagating the terrorist’s message would be the horrendous September 11, 2001 attacks of the hijacked planes into the Twin Towers in New York City. There isn’t an American citizen in the world who doesn’t know of the painstaking terror that swept through the country as we witnessed the scene via the myriad of media coverage on every channel.…
The following assignment outlines, research of several different sociological and/or psychological characteristics, which can influence new members to join terrorist organizations. Obviously, no single theory, can completely explain the motivation of terrorists. It appears as though a set of theories can come close to doing so sufficiently though, as they cover the cost-benefit calculation, psychological willingness to commit violence, and social conditions permissive to the growth of extremism, that underlie incidents of terrorist action (Simon, 2011).Often it comes…
References: Biernatzki, W. E. et al (2002). Terrorism and Mass Media. Communication Research Trends: Santa Clara…
Although terrorism happens throughout the world there is a heavier activity in certain areas of the world because they want to override government and change rules and laws. It’s sought out because there isn’t another way for terrorist to get their economic, political or religious demands heard. Terrorist often live close to their targets selected and engage in a great deal of preparation. Terrorists go to great lengths in preparing their attacks committing other crimes while doing so. For example in 2004 Attack of Western oil companies and housing compounds in Al Khobar, Saudia Arabia, results in death of 22 people. Killing innocent people is random areas at random times gives them more publicity for their cause. Terrorist main goal is to cause more violence and uprisings to force changes to accommodate their political, economic and religious demands.…
Lone wolf terrorism has been on the rise due to the accessibility of information on the internet and connection of social media. It is far easier for individuals to find become radicalized through extremist propaganda found through an easy online search. Information on how to build bombs to layouts of city plans are easily accessible on the internet. Terrorists, or aspiring terrorists, are also able to read about failed terrorist attacks, to find areas where they are able to make improvements in their own…
Destabilizing the enemy by generating a sense of unrest, enhancing a fear that the government is unable to offer security and stability to its people. If the media can be used to amplify fear, then the terrorist will have achieved an important goal.…
Put as simply as possible, however, terrorism is the “indiscriminate killing of innocent citizens for political goals” (Hislope and Mughan 262). Terrorism is a multifaceted, complicated concept with deep roots, which is what makes it so difficult to define. Terrorism is not an ideology, but it is a “method, a technique, a tactic” that a variety of groups use to achieve their political goals (Hislope and Mughan 239). Russian anarchist Peter Kropotkin described terrorism as “‘propaganda by the deed,’” suggesting that this kind of violence is simply a method of demonstrating a point that would not otherwise be heard (239). While terrorism definitely has gained prevalence in recent years, it “is anything but new,” with general origins dating back to the biblical Zealots (Rodenbeck 1). The term “‘terrorism’” first emerged during the French Revolution amid the Reign of Terror (Hislope and Mughan 248). However, the modern understanding of terrorism first emerged in the twentieth century, as non-governmental groups attempted to combat the increasing globalization occurring throughout the…
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Subsequently, Al Qaeda closely identifies with the definition of new terrorism. They use their extremist religious beliefs as reason and purpose for their attacks. The organization attacks multiple locations all over the globe to strike fear to the public, and manipulate governments. They also utilize numerous tactics to rain down terror on the world. Al Qaeda has targeted high-value public targets that will get the most attention.…
The search for acceptance, power, and identity appears to be the key motivator for most Americans who embrace ISIS’ ideology (Vidino). Young Muslims in non-Muslim Western communities who feel isolated within the societies in which they live sometimes experience strong distrust for Western society and believe that they can find an identity in an all-Muslim community, on which ISIS capitalizes (Vidino). “Lone wolves” who feel marginalized and impotent see an opportunity for acceptance and strength in belonging to a group such as ISIS, which has cachet and presence in social media (Lister). ISIS is influencing the targets to act on its beliefs by urging Americans inside the domestic bubble of ISIS influence to, at some point, move from talk to action. Some Westerners travel to ISIS controlled territory to fight for the group, and get there by following one of many travel guides made for would-be recruits that include online step-by- step guides to crossing the Turkish or Syrian border and/or contact information for individuals involved in smuggling ISIS volunteers (Vidino). In several cases, the targeted individuals plan attacks in the U.S., though the FBI frequently successfully uses “sting operations” to prevent aspiring jihadists from executing large acts of…
How has terrorism affected our right to free speech? Most of people know that civil rights are privileges that citizens have when they participate in the civil and political life of the state. In America, the ideal is that all citizens should be able to They can live with no discrimination or repression of freedom. Citizens have civil rights and the government and other citizens cannot interfere with those rights. Terrorism, in particular the attacks on 9/11, caused the government to take aggressive action to locate and imprison terrorists among the civilian population; the Patriot’s Act limited or denied citizens and terrorists basic freedoms in exchange for public safety. Many citizens and civil rights groups have decided that they are unwilling to live with the limitation on their right to free speech that the Patriot’s Act has imposed in order to curtail terrorism.…