MSC 725Media's Impact in VE

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Violent extremist groups such as ISIS have routinely utilized social media to attack Westerner followers. Social media allows violent extremists to communicate and network with the ultimate goal of radicalizing individuals to join their groups by adhering to their ideologies. Not only does social media assist violent extremists through a logistical perspective, but also in regards to accomplishing their overall goal of instilling continuous fear among societies. The various news frames of social media will provide a better understanding of how violent extremists utilize our social media to achieve their goals.