Combating Violent Extremism and Radicalization in the Digital Era
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Writen byMajeed Khader (Editor; co-editors include Loo Seng Neo, Gabriel Ong, Eunice Tan Mingyi, Jeffery Chin) - PublisherIGI Global (Information Science Reference), part of the Advances in Religious and Cultural Studies (ARCS) series
- Year2016
This comprehensive report brings together expert contributions to examine the digital landscape of violent extremism and radicalization. It explores how extremist actors exploit online platforms to recruit, communicate, and propagate ideological narratives. Centering on prevention and response, the volume combines behavioral science insights with technological and policy-focused analysis. Key thematic chapters include: • Online Persuasion & Extremist Platforms — Psychological tactics and user engagement strategies. • Recruitment & Propaganda Dynamics — How ideology spreads via war, propaganda, and social media narratives. • Detecting Radical Content — Discursive markers, language analysis, and cyber risk assessment tools. • Pathways to Radicalization — The RECRO model highlights phases such as Reflection, Exploration, Connection, Resolution, and Operation (IRMA International, EconBiz). • Cyber Threats & Extremism — Cognitive tools like spear-phishing, hacking, and cyber-terrorism as vectors of violence. • Strategic Response Models — Suggestions for counter-ideological responses, resilience-building, and intelligence-informed interventions (IRMA International, EconBiz).
