Abstract: Accessible, inexpensive and real-time global communication networks have enabled more individuals to participate in political discourse. The new communication space also provides ample room for extremist voices who spread messages of hatred and violence. New and social media therefore pose challenges to governments and security services. This chapter explores the relationship between terrorism, media and threat perception. It problematises the role of government communication in reaction to acts of political violence. Moreover, the strengths and weaknesses of social-media-facilitated networks are discussed. Finally, suggestions are made on how officials might deal with threat communication in the new media world.
Publication Year: 2017
Publication Date: 2017-01-01
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
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