Cognitive warfare, game and visual images: ISIS Jihadists narratives analyses

Cyberspace has emerged as a significant domain in human life, driven by technological advancements and globalization. This paradigm shift has presented terrorists and violent extremists with a new platform for conducting psychological warfare and promoting their terrorist activities. In their quest to recruit individuals and expand their causes, terrorists have integrated their propaganda narratives into diverse visual tools and games. This shift has prompted Western countries to recognize the risks associated with cyber propaganda as a threat to national security, leading to extensive research on developing effective countermeasures. However, limited attention has been given to studying the cyber propaganda and narratives of terrorist groups that utilize games and visual materials to propagate their ideologies. To bridge this gap, this study focuses on analyzing the cyber propaganda tactics employed by ISIS through visual images and internet games. The research aims to gain insights into the strategies employed and the influence exerted by such propaganda on radicalization processes and terrorist activities. The study presents its findings, including research methodologies, analysis results, and discussions, shedding light on the implications for policy development.