Media & Communication
“I say to you: that we are in a battle, and that more than half of this battle is taking place in the battlefield of the media.” –Ayman al-Zawahiri, the current leader of al-Qa`ida
Modern terrorists want a lot of people dead, and a lot of people watching. Media and communication tools are key to achieving that goal. Our research on the topic unpacks the role media and evolving communication tools, techniques, and technology plays for various terrorist organizations.
Media Coverage
May 30, 2017
CTC Director of Research featured by Vice News
March 23, 2017
USA Today features insight from CTC on London attack
December 21, 2016
CTC Director of Research featured in USA Today article on Berlin attack
October 11, 2016
CTC report featured in the New York Times
February 22, 2016
CTC Sentinel article draws national, international media attention
November 30, 2015
