Islamic State's Online Propaganda: A Comparative Analysis

This book examines the propaganda strategies used by the editors of the Islamic State online magazines, such as Dabiq and Rumiyah, to win the hearts and minds of their audiences. It uses a multidimensional content analysis to understand the evolution of the modus operandi employed by the editorial staff and evaluates the types of arguments used and the emotions and behavior they triggered in readers. It also considers the rise and fall of these magazines between 2014 and 2019 and is dedicated mostly to academics and postgraduate students specialized in terrorism studies, political violence, and security studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into the intricate strategies employed by the editors of the Islamic State's online magazines to captivate and influence their audiences. Through a comprehensive multidimensional content analysis of two flagship periodicals, Dabiq and Rumiyah, the research seeks to understand the evolution of the editorial staff's modus operandi. Drawing from a range of theoretical concepts in propaganda studies, the study employs comparative analysis to unravel the intricate patterns and techniques employed in these publications. The volume evaluates the types of arguments used, as well as the emotional and behavioral responses they elicited in readers.

Moreover, the book focuses on the formats and thematic compositions of various Islamic State e-periodicals, including Dabiq, Rumiyah, Dar al-Islam, and Konstantiniyye, considering the ever-changing strategic landscape and priorities of the Caliphate. The analysis also extends to the e-magazines of the post-territorial phase, such as From Dabiq to Rome and Youth of the Caliphate.

Overall, this book not only provides fresh insights into the propaganda methods of the Islamic State's periodicals but also offers a comprehensive summary of their rise and fall between 2014 and 2019. It is primarily dedicated to academics and postgraduate students specializing in terrorism studies, political violence, and security studies.

Weight: 536g
Dimension: 159 x 241 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367699475