Birgit Braeuchler has done some interesting anthropological research in Indonesia that is partly on this subject . Her recent book is in German but she's also published in English, eg. Islamic radicalism online: The Moluccan mission of the Laskar Jihad in cyberspace Auteur(s) / Author(s) BRÄUCHLER Birgit (1) ; Affiliation(s) du ou des auteurs / Author(s) Affiliation(s) (1) University of Munich, ALLEMAGNE Résumé / Abstract The Internet has become an important instrument for the information politics of radical Muslim groups. This paper focuses on one of the Islamist groups that have emerged in Indonesia recently-the Communication Forum of the Followers of the Sunnah and the Community of the Prophet (FKAWJ). The FKAWJ sent its fighters, the so-called Laskar Jihad or Jihad troop/fighters, to Ambon in April 2000 to help their Muslim brothers against the 'Christian attackers' in the Moluccan conflict-a conflict that was also extended into cyberspace by several actors. Describing the Internet presence of the Laskar Jihad, I give an example of how Islamism is being transferred into cyberspace. The position of the FKAWJ concerning the situation in the Moluccas is outlined as well as other (online) strategies used. Through these strategies the cyber actors create an image and construct an identity that is congruent with their offline philosophy but extends its reach. It is evident that the online level is highly interconnected with the offline level. When analysing contemporary Islamism it is essential to take both levels into account. Revue / Journal Title The Australian journal of anthropology (Aust. j. anthropol.) ISSN 1035-8811 Source / Source 2004, vol. 15, no3, pp. 267-285 [19 page(s) (article)] (2 p.) ------ Original Message ------ Received: Fri, 03 Nov 2006 02:26:23 PM GMT From: nativebuddha <nativebuddha@gmail.com> To: air-l@listserv.aoir.org Subject: [Air-l] online jihad
Has anyone come across lit about online jihad (other than the work by Gary Bunt)?
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