The Digital Caliphate: critically examining the Islamic State’s use of cyberspace to advance it’s overarching goals

This literature based study will seek to critically examine the nuanced relationship between the Islamic State and the internet, particularly as a tool which has been exploited to further the groups wider goals. This study will endeavour to examine this complex relationship by analysing three key components of the Islamic State’s use of cyberspace, specifically in regards to communication, propaganda and recruitment. Following this analysis, this study will conclude that whilst the evolution of the digital age has clearly offered the Islamic State unique opportunities to facilitate their overarching goals, the relationship between cyberspace and violent extremism remains an extremely nuanced and contentious area of study, laying the foundations for deeper academic investigation.

Name dc:type.qualificationname

ma

Level dc:type.qualificationlevel

masters

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Year dc:date.issued

2022

Author dc:creator

• Tandy, L

• H Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol (Cyffredinol)
• QA75 Cyfrifiaduron electronig

Dc Identifier Grantnumber

UWTSD

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oai:repository.uwtsd.ac.uk:2401