Countering violent extremism
Type
Publication
Authors
Category
Publication Year
2008
Publisher
East West Institute, United States
Pages
45p
Subject
Extremists, Society, Policy analysis, Cyberspace
Abstract
The development of global communications technology, in this case digitial
video and cyberspace, has diminished the importance of geographic proximity
for violent extremists. It is now possible for them to communicate instantly with
supporters (or potential supporters) in nearly all parts of the world. Violent
extremists are limited far more by their access, or their supporter’s access to,
technology than by geography. The characteristics of the Internet, its potential
anonymity, however temporary, and its high speed, create problems in
developing counter-strategies. Violent extremists use these mediums in very
similar ways regardless of culture, beliefs, ethnicity, or socio-economic status.
video and cyberspace, has diminished the importance of geographic proximity
for violent extremists. It is now possible for them to communicate instantly with
supporters (or potential supporters) in nearly all parts of the world. Violent
extremists are limited far more by their access, or their supporter’s access to,
technology than by geography. The characteristics of the Internet, its potential
anonymity, however temporary, and its high speed, create problems in
developing counter-strategies. Violent extremists use these mediums in very
similar ways regardless of culture, beliefs, ethnicity, or socio-economic status.
Description
45 p.; 20 cm
Number of Copies
1