# Weapon of Mass Persuasion **Entity class:** Strategic communication concept **Weapon of mass persuasion** is a counterterrorism and strategic-communication formulation for the message–agent–system architecture through which ideology and communication can shape large audiences and support or counter violent extremism. ## Relationships [[wiki/Weapon of Mass Influence|Weapon of Mass Influence]] · [[wiki/Ideological Payload|Ideological Payload]] · [[wiki/Countering Violent Extremism|Countering Violent Extremism]] ## Sources - [ASU Center for Strategic Communication — Weapons of Mass Persuasion, 2008](https://csc.asu.edu/books/weapons-mass-persuasion-strategic-communication-combat-violent-extremism-2008) **As of:** 2026-09-23