Opinion

ISIS rely heavily on their fearsome reputation and social media prowlings, but can juvenile memes derail their online efforts to be seen as a serious organisation worth dying for?

Tommy Robinsons self-made "martyrdom" has made him a hit in the USA, and the cash rewards that come with appealling to such a big market continue to roll in.

As ISIS lose ground in the Middle East and notoriety in the West, their social media presence has become more important than even in their attempts to radicalise young Westerners.

Despite a decrease in terrorist attacks in the UK, changes may need to be made to UK counter-terrorism strategies in order to prevent the symptoms and causes of radicalisation.