Digital Jihad
Despite Western efforts, distribution of ISIS propaganda is as strong as it has ever been.
Nico Prucha of the University of Vienna focuses on jihadi online activities related to Syria and the organized opposition. His research centers on textual and audio-visual content analysis of jihadist activity online, specifically focusing on extremist sharia law interpretation of hostage taking and executions. He has written frequently on the subject and blogs for Jihadica.com.