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1 online resource (83 pages) : color illustrations |
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ICCT research paper, 2486-0656 |
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ICCT research paper.
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| Contents |
About the Authors -- Acknowledgements -- Executive Summary and Policy Recommendations -- Introduction -- IS' Growth Model and the Importance of External Support -- Political and Religious Legitimacy -- Military Goals -- The Global Competition with al-Qaeda -- Narratives of IS Messaging -- The Islamic State's Winner's Message -- Discrediting the Competition -- The Illegitimacy of Political Islamists -- Sowing Discord in Enemy Ranks -- Exploiting Sectarian Tensions -- The Caliphate as an Islamic Utopia -- Jihadist Adventure and Camaraderie -- Driving a Wedge between Muslims and the West -- Religious Obligation to Join the Caliphate -- Islamic State Messaging on the Local Level -- Libya -- Early Growth in Derna -- Early Growth in Sirte -- Confronting Libya Dawn -- Foreign Fighter Recruitment -- Wilayat Khorasan -- IS' Anti-Taliban Propaganda -- The Taliban's Relationship with Pakistan and Other States -- The Taliban as a Nationalist Movement -- The Taliban's Religious Methodology -- The Taliban's Leadership Crisis -- Projecting Strength -- The Pamphlet Offensive -- Highlighting Military Strength -- Dividing the Taliban -- Egypt: Wilayat Sinai -- Inducements and Threats: Wilayat Sinai Messaging Toward the Population of Sinai -- Using the Egyptian Government's Crackdown as a Mechanism for Recruitment -- Intimidating the Local Population -- Wooing the Islamists, Bashing the Brotherhood -- IS' Anti-Brotherhood Campaign -- Confronting the Egyptian State -- Maintaining a Winner's Message -- Intimidation of the Egyptian Security Forces -- Yemen -- Exploiting Sectarian Tensions -- Competition with AQAP -- Attacking AQAP's Approach to the Houthis -- Attacking al-Qaeda's Methodology -- Defections from AQAP to IS -- Direct Engagement -- The Use of Emissaries -- Money and Weapons -- Media Assistance -- The Successes and Failures of IS' Global Propaganda Strategy -- Libya -- Afghanistan -- Egypt -- Yemen -- A Policy Menu for Countering the Islamic State's Global Expansion -- Highlighting IS' Struggles in Africa -- Messaging Campaign Specifically Countering IS Misinformation -- Information Operations to Draw Attention to IS' Internal Divisions and Weaknesses -- Infiltrating IS' Social Media Networks -- Incorporating IS Defectors into Counter-Messaging |
| Summary |
This Research Paper aims to analyse in depth the global propaganda strategy of the so-called "Islamic State" (IS) by looking at the methods through which this grand strategy is carried out as well as the objectives that IS wants to achieve through it. The authors first discuss IS' growth model, explaining why global expansion and recruitment of foreign fighters are pivotal to IS success. Having in mind this critical role, the authors then explore the narratives and themes used by the group to mobilise foreign fighters and jihadists groups. Third, the paper analyses how IS deploys its narratives in those territories where it has established a foothold. Fourth, it outlines IS' direct engagement strategy and how it is used to facilitate allegiance of other jihadist groups. The final section of the paper offers a menu of policy options that stakeholders can implement to counter IS' global propaganda efforts |
| Notes |
"March 2016." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF caption (International Centre for Counter-Terrorism, viewed April 1, 2016) |
| Subject |
IS (Organization)
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Qaida (Organization)
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Taliban.
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Ikhwān al-Muslimūn.
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Ikhwān al-Muslimūn. |
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IS (Organization) |
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Qaida (Organization) |
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Taliban. |
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Propaganda.
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Mass media and propaganda.
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Propaganda, International.
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Jihad.
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Social media.
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advertising.
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social media.
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Jihad.
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Mass media and propaganda.
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Propaganda.
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Propaganda, International.
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Social media.
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Iraq.
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Syria.
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Islamic State.
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Propaganda.
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Foreign fighters.
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International peace and security.
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E-docs.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Barr, Nathaniel, author.
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Moreng, Bridget, author.
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International Centre for Counter-Terrorism, issuing body.
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