STATE, MASS MEDIA AND GLOBAL TERRORISM: CONTEXTUALIZING COMMUNICATION POLICY IN THE LIGHT OF WESTGATE AND OTHER TERROR STRIKES IN KENYA

  • MURIUKI ROBERT GM
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/as.v2i1.1203
Keywords: terrorism, symbiotic relationship, mass media, CNN effect

Abstract

This paper examines the trilateral communication relationship between the state, mass media and
global terrorism, in light of the Westgate Shopping Mall in Nairobi and other terror attacks in
Kenya. The paper looks at the dilemma of the state and the mass media when they unwittingly
propagate the terrorists’ agenda. Through analyzing newspaper reports, published journals and
books, this paper shows how this set of three actors differ in their communication needs. The
media looks at terrorism as a source of news while terrorists yearn for the exposure they get from
their terror acts in a symbiotic relationship that is difficult to annul. The paper gives a raft of
recommendations that would see the state work with the media to curb the impact of terrorism.

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Published
2016-01-31
How to Cite
GM, M. R. (2016). STATE, MASS MEDIA AND GLOBAL TERRORISM: CONTEXTUALIZING COMMUNICATION POLICY IN THE LIGHT OF WESTGATE AND OTHER TERROR STRIKES IN KENYA. IJRDO-Journal of Applied Science, 2(1), 01-18. https://doi.org/10.53555/as.v2i1.1203
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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2016): IJRDO - Journal of Applied Science
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