Salafi-Jihadism and Digital Media: The Nordic and International Context

This book explores the online strategies and presence of Salafi-Jihadi actors in the Nordic and international context, focusing on how they have used social digital media to radicalize, recruit, and propagate followers. It provides case studies of the Nordics as a microcosm of wider Salafi-jihadi narratives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate strategies and profound presence of Salafi-Jihadi actors in both the Nordic region and the broader international context. Global Salafi-jihadism has emerged as a central focus of global attention in recent years, and this book sheds valuable light on how Swedish and other Nordic Salafi-jihadist sympathizers have harnessed the power of social digital media to radicalize, recruit, and propagate followers, particularly in relation to foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs) and online communities.

The chapters within this volume offer a diverse range of perspectives on Salafi-jihadi communication strategies, highlighting how the international Salafi-jihadi community has continually reconfigured and adapted to evolving security conditions. The case studies of the Nordic region serve as a microcosm of broader Salafi-jihadi narratives concerning the rise and fall of the so-called "digital caliphate" of the Islamic State.

This book holds immense relevance for students and scholars engaged in the fields of terrorism studies, counter-extremism, counter-terrorism, social media, and security studies. It provides a deep understanding of the complex dynamics and evolving nature of Salafi-Jihadi movements, offering valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by governments, policymakers, and civil society in combating this threat.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032198866