This paper explores the question of how media should cover terrorist incidents. For this purpose, the modern terrorism strategy will be discussed first. Subsequently, the importance of the (mass-)media in this new terrorism strategy will be described. In the main part, the problems associated with the coverage of terrorism are discussed. In this context, recommendations are made on how the media can improve their coverage of terrorist attacks. Finally, some conclusions are drawn in relation to the research question.
Terrorism has changed in recent years. It is no longer just a local problem that the governments concerned have to deal with. Rather, it has become a global menace that threatens world peace. Terrorism as a global phenomenon has become one of the major topics in media coverage, both at the national and at the global level. And while media coverage about terrorism varies across countries and regions, it has one thing in common: media coverage can have a significant impact on perceptions of terror. This is shown, among other sources, by a study of the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), using the example of the attacks on the Israeli sports team at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. The stance here is, that the media played a major role in the perception of the event. On the other hand, media coverage can also serve as a platform for terrorists to spread fear and terror and pressure decision makers to give in to terrorists' demands.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION.
- THE STRATEGY OF MODERN TERRORISM
- THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TERRORISM AND THE MEDIA
- PROBLEMS AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN REPORTING TERRORIST ATTACKS..
- THE JOURNALIST DILEMMA AND THE RE-RUNNING DILEMMA..
- THE PROBLEM OF COMMERCIALIZATION.
- THE LIVE BROADCAST DILEMMA..
- THE EFFECT ON BROADCAST SCHEDULE.
- CONCLUSION
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the media's role in covering terrorist incidents, specifically focusing on the strategies employed by modern terrorist organizations and the impact of media coverage on public perception. The paper seeks to analyze the problems associated with reporting terrorist attacks and propose recommendations for improving media coverage.
- The evolving nature of terrorism and its transition to postmodern terrorism.
- The strategic use of psychological warfare by terrorist organizations to instill fear and influence public opinion.
- The symbiotic relationship between terrorism and the media, where the media serves as a platform for terrorists to spread their message and exert a mass psychological effect.
- The impact of media coverage on public perceptions of terrorism and the potential for media to amplify or mitigate the effects of terrorist attacks.
- The ethical dilemmas and practical challenges faced by journalists when reporting terrorist incidents.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction sets the stage by highlighting the global impact of terrorism and the media's significant role in shaping public perception. Chapter 2 explores the modern strategy of terrorism, emphasizing the shift toward psychological warfare and the manipulation of fear. Chapter 3 delves into the symbiotic relationship between terrorism and the media, examining how terrorists utilize media to reach various audiences and advance their agendas. Chapter 4 focuses on the problems associated with media coverage of terrorist attacks, including the journalist's dilemma, commercialization, live broadcasting, and the effect on broadcast schedules. This chapter also provides recommendations for improving media coverage.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary focus of this work is on modern terrorism, media coverage, psychological warfare, public perception, and ethical considerations in reporting terrorist attacks. Key concepts include postmodern terrorism, the "theater of terror," and the role of media in shaping public opinion and reinforcing or weakening terrorist narratives.
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- Anonym (Author), 2021, Modern Terrorism. Strategies and the Role of the Media, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1362687