http://www.globalpolitician.com/articleshow.asp?ID=1946&cid=11
Gabriel Weimann
"One tends to tar the Islamic militants with the same brush of terrorism, and the internet is seen as the outlet for their propaganda and grisly videos. However, conflicting perspectives of Al Qaeda and other terrorist factions found on the web could be a valuable tool for understanding their motivations and strategies, thus enabling governments to develop effective counter-strategies and prevent an organized attack. Gabriel Weimann, an expert on terrorists' use of the internet, reports on his eight-year study of exchanges via the web and how terrorist-identified groups debate suicide missions, strategies, as well as attacks on other Muslims or unarmed non-Muslims. He says analysis of such internet debates and discussions can provide new tools to combat terrorism."
