THE SYMBIOTIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MEDIA AND TERRORISM Ismaili, Flamur Terrorism media new media globalization propaganda This study examines the evolving relationship between media and ter rorism in the contemporary world. The global expansion of terrorism, particularly following the 9/11 attacks, has been facilitated by techno logical advancements and globalization, allowing terrorist organizations to extend their reach and operational capabilities. Concurrently, the development of new media, driven by communication technologies and the Internet, has transformed media into a social and cultural arena with global accessibility. The paper highlights the symbiotic relationship between media and terrorism, noting that media not only amplify the impact of terrorist acts but also enable the dissemination of ideology, recruitment, and operational coordination. The study emphasizes that this relationship is complex, dynamic, and multi-dimensional, and it can not be analyzed in a unilateral or subjective manner. Understanding the interplay between media and terrorism is crucial for developing effective strategies to mitigate the global threat posed by contemporary terrorism. Balkan University Press 2025-10-02 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Research Article application/pdf https://jlp.ibupress.com/articles/the-symbiotic-relationship-between-media-and-terrorism Journal of Law And Politics; Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025); 45-64 2671-342X 2671-3438 en https://jlp.ibupress.com/file/3kdqAZzkecG/90.pdf https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess