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Christopher Boucek
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In The Media
Strategies of Terrorism
Cyberspace is at the heart of the fight against terrorism, as terrorists increasingly use the Internet to keep in touch with other cells and spread propaganda, and governments use it to convince potential terrorist recruits to leave before committing violence against civilians.
Published on Dec 23, 2009
Source: MPR News
About the Author
Christopher Boucek
Former Associate, Middle East Program
Boucek was an associate in the Carnegie Middle East Program where his research focused on security challenges in the Arabian Peninsula and Northern Africa.
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Recent Work
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