Promoting Online Voices for Countering Violent Extremism

• Main Author: Helmus, Todd C. (auth)
• Other Authors: York, Erin (auth), Chalk, Peter (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: RAND Corporation 2013
• Subjects: Terrorism, armed struggle; Religious fundamentalism; Communications engineering / telecommunications; Technology; Religion; Political Science
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

American Muslims play an important role in helping counter extremism, and are increasingly using social media to this end. RAND researchers identified challenges facing these Muslim activists, and identified ways to help empower these voices online.