AJIC Issue 25, 2020
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Item The Digitalised Terrorism Ecology: A Systems Perspective(2020-06-30) Ochara, Nixon Muganda; Odhiambo, Nancy Achieng; Kadyamatimba, ArmstrongThis study uses a systematic review methodology to interpret existing literature on the digital dimensions of contemporary terrorism and counter-terrorism. Using the theory of synergetics as a guiding analytical framework, the study conducts meta-synthesis of relevant literature, including application of soft systems methodology (SSM), in order to generate conceptualisation of a digitalised terrorism ecology. This ecology comprises five interacting sub-systems: open digital infrastructure; digital information ecology; digital terrorism enactment; digital capabilities; and digital enslavement.