C/MD/18. The Role of Mass Media in Terrorism

This research paper explores the role played by the mass media in the course of terrorism. It looks at the authenticity of media being branded as the ‘oxygen of terrorists and also analyzes the role of governments in distorting the media discourse on terrorism. The paper analysis views of different analysts, empirical evidence from historic studies and logical connotations for both schools of thoughts. The paper establishes a strong link between elevation of ‘mass-mediated terrorism and coverage of terrorists acts by mass media. But on the other hand also establishes that terrorism is framed by the governments to fulfill their own agendas against terrorism.