Internet e Terrorismo: como o ciberespaço influenciou as práticas da Al-Qaeda no século XXI à luz dos conceitos de Eugenio Diniz

Abstract

This article aims to present and contextualize the concept of terrorism in Eugenio Diniz’s point of view, focusing on the analytical model of terror combat proposed by the author. An analysis of the case contemplating Al-Qaeda’s cyberspace activities relating elements which approach the importance of the facilities provided by the internet for terrorist logistics maintenance in the 21st century. The use of the network is efficient to mobilize resources and feed its trajectory by accomplishing essential functions, such as publicity’s maintenance, recruitment, training, financing, organization and political support, in order to reach a vast number of people who can sympathize with the cause and start supporting it. Associating the role of the group with the theoretical elements enables the understanding of neutralization and breaking of a terrorist organization for Eugenio Diniz.