Since 9/11, the U.S. has been engaged in an all-out war on terror. Nevertheless, terrorist attacks that are believed to be linked to the international terrorist organization al-Qaeda continue to be perpetrated around the world, with al-Qaeda attacking its perceived enemies in a lesser-known way: through the media. Research conducted by NHK revealed a secretive al-Qaeda media group known as As-Sahaab. They produce propaganda videos on an ongoing basis and distribute them on DVDs and via the Internet for viewing by Muslims all over the world. At the same time, As-Sahaab skillfully manipulates a satellite television station in the Middle East, using the airwaves to spread messages intended to justify terrorism in the eyes of the world. Al-Qaeda’s media output is believed to inspire yet more terrorist acts. The U.S. government is devoting huge financial resources to countering al-Qaeda’s propaganda but has yet to achieve major success. NHK’s Media Jihad sheds light on the media war that continues to rage between al-Qaeda and its enemies.