The mindset necessary to embrace for this objective is that we appreciate the use of the media by terrorists to further their causes and influence people. The use of media cannot be emphasized enough when it comes to terrorist organizations. The ability to easily communicate worldwide via television, Internet, and other technological advances over the past few decades has played a major role in the ability of terrorist organizations to carry out their plans. However, in the same breath that global communication has also played a huge roll in government ability to combat terrorism. Notice this interplay between the two and how it affects terrorist activity on a daily basis.

• Prepare to share in discussion on the following points:
  • What is meant by the term new media and its application to terrorism??
  • What advantages and disadvantages does media have on terrorism?
  • How does the internet affect terrorism?
  • In what way is the media a type of weapon used by terrorists.
  • Determine the effects of social media versus TV or radio … specifically the effects on terrorism in that does it promote or prevent it.