Globalization allows people from all over the world to access news via radio, television and the Internet. At the same time, thanks to the progress in communication technologies, radical groups and terrorist organizations are spreading across borders. They have members and sympathizers present in many countries who they want to inspire and also “enemies” they want to shock and terrorize. Maybe the most famous examples lately are those of Al-Qaeda and ISIS. These international organizations have gained great media attention and thanks to it managed to recruit many new members and supporters. Media coverage is a double-edged sword. On the one side it contributes to inform the public about the atrocities committed and serve to raise awareness and support against terrorism and violent acts. On the other hand, media coverage helps these groups instill fear and reach potential supporters far away.
Nov 2021. The Media on Terror Attacks
