The Battle Against Al Qaeda Is Now Occurring In Social Media

Social Networks Used To Counter al Qaeda -- Washington Times

Team tries to impede jihadi recruiters.

Anwar al-Awlaki may be dead, but the war he helped al Qaeda wage for the hearts and minds of Muslims continues — and on the battlefield of social media, the United States is fighting back with what critics say is a tiny and ineffectual army.

Fewer than 10 diplomats make up the State Department’s digital-outreach team, which is charged with countering al Qaeda’s recruitment efforts via social networks, blog posts and Internet videos, according to current and former officials.

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My Comment: With hundreds of millions logging onto social networks everyday .... it is only natural that the propaganda war will filter into this medium.