Terrorism and Social Media
Freedom of Speech Issues
The development of the Internet has revolutionized communications. It has never been easier to speak to wide audiences or to communicate with people who may be located more than half a world away from the speaker. However, like any neutral platform, the Internet can be used for many different ends, including illegal, offensive, or dangerous purposes. Terrorist groups, such as the Islamic State (IS, also referred to as ISIS or ISIL), Al Qaeda, Hamas, and Al Shabaab, use the Internet to disseminate their ideology, recruit new members, and take credit for attacks around the world. In addition, people who are…
