The U.S. Central Command has a new rapid-response team which uses information, rather than weapons, to combat terrorism, the New York Times recently reported.
Hunting down conspiracy theories and bogus reports on Middle East websites, media outlets and in the social media sphere, the Digital Engagement Team works at “containing lies, misinformation or just misperceptions” about American policy and military actions.
Meanwhile, over at the State Department, America’s top diplomatic arm is running a companion program targeting young Muslims throughout the world who might be vulnerable to an extremist message.