Social Media as a Recruitment Tool by Extremist Groups

Abstract

On November 25, 2020, Professor Mubin Shaikh presented Social Media as a Recruitment Tool by Extremist Groups at the 2020 CASIS West Coast Security Conference. The presentation was followed by a question and answer period with other speakers. The key points of discussion focused on how the rise of social media has created recruitment opportunities for extremist groups, and how these opportunities have compounded during the COVID-19 pandemic.