The dark interconnection between terrorism

This convergence of violence and visibility is where the term “the oxygen of publicity,” coined by playwright Arthur Miller, becomes relevant. Miller’s phrase refers to the idea that publicity is the lifeblood of those seeking to make their actions known.

Terrorist groups today thrive not only on fear and violence but also on the media attention they attract. The media’s amplifying role has transformed terrorism from localised acts of brutality into global spectacles with far-reaching effects on society, politics, and the world order.