الاستراتيجية الإعلامية الجزائرية لمواجهة الظاهرة الإرهابية

Abstract EN

Despite various research efforts, the concept of terrorism is still without a precise and agreed definition, even though researchers find common characteristics between the different definitions.

This "etymological inflation" --along with the functional connection and coexistence between the media and terrorism - made it difficult for the media to deal with information related to the 'terrorist phenomenon'.

This question confronts us with a twofold issue: the need for freedom of expression, and the urge to maintain the nation's supreme interest and to safeguard national security.

Theories tend to confirm that 'the terrorist phenomenon' is as well 'a media phenomenon', and that media could become a tool in favour of terrorists.

Therefore, states facing this 'existential threat' are in the obligation of adopting some exceptional measures according to the Copenhagen School.

It is within this framework that this article attempts to highlight the characteristics of Algeria's media strategy to counter terrorism since the 90s of the last century, and how any advantage could be taken from it to face today's world profound geopolitical and socio-cultural transformations.