The Internet and Terrorism

  • By James Andrew Lewis
    Apr 1, 2005

    Terrorists take advantage of commercial networks for communications, finance, and transportation to act on a global rather than national or regional scale. These networks allow them to maintain a presence and to coordinate and mount operations that would have been beyond their capabilities before 1990. The Internet is one of these commercial networks. It is a vital resource for global terrorism. An initial reaction to the statement that the internet is a vital resource for terrorism might be to urge that we seek to restrict their use of it. This reactive approach should not be the principle guide for government policy.

    Programs
    Cyber and Internet Policy, Technology and Public Policy Program
    Topics
    Technology
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