From Bin Laden To Facebook: 10 Days Of Abduction, 10 Years Of Terrorism

In "From Bin Laden To Facebook: 10 Days Of Abduction, 10 Years Of Terrorism," author Maria Ressa delves into the intricate relationship between terrorism and social media. This compelling book, published in 2013, spans 308 pages and explores how two of Southeast Asia's most wanted terrorists—a Malaysian and a Singaporean—elude capture in the Philippines while maintaining connections with their associates through Facebook. Ressa reveals the alarming ways Filipinos engage with al-Qaeda-linked groups across the globe, from Somalia to Yemen. The book also discusses the unsettling emergence of the black flag, a symbol of al-Qaeda, as it appears on various social media platforms and websites worldwide, including regions like the Middle East, Afghanistan, and North Africa. Ressa's insightful analysis sheds light on the evolving landscape of terrorism in the digital age, making this a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of social networks and global security.