Review of Programs to Counter Narratives of Violent Extremism WHAT WORKS AND WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR GOVERNMENT?
Rachel Briggs and Sebastien Feve, January 2013
Summary
It is now recognized that violent extremists have made effective use of the Internet and social media to advance their aims, whether through engagement, propaganda, radicalisation or recruitment. While the quality of their output varies, a growing proportion is professional, well produced, contains compelling messages and is delivered by charismatic individuals. In short, it appeals to the new YouTube generation, which expects high-end products that are well-timed and effective.
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