Shriya Dodwani
with others like Hussain, who have gone through the recruitment process and established themselves as successful terrorists, serves as an enabler for the new recruits. All these factors play into the illusion of a family that the FTO desperately desires to create. This four-prong plan functions well in that it is very malleable and can easily adapt to individual cases. It appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos, giving it the ability to fully encompass its victims, leaving them without a doubt that the FTO is a serious entity. Online terrorist recruitment has changed the game for governmental organizations, making it increasingly difficult to hone in on threats and eradicate malicious communication. However, it has also led to important discussions regarding policy change that would not have emerged otherwise. Clearly, the TOR software has played a prominent role in the most pivotal stage of the recruitment process. Though this platform greatly inhibits national security, it provides a fundamental lesson for future government projects. If anything, it is evident that the focus today must be geared towards those who show signs of radicalization. Law enforcement should be addressing potential threats before they move to communication on platforms that cannot be regulated in order to face the consequences of technological advances on terrorism.
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