Description
Book SynopsisThis book examines online jihadist magazines, Inspire, Dabiq, Rumiyah, and Gaidi Mtaani, published by three terrorist organizationsAl-Qaeda, ISIS, and Al-Shabaaband their aggressive promotion of the Caliphate, an Islamic system of world government that seeks to create a new world order ruled by sharia. These magazines have played an important role in the diffusion of Islamist ideas such as jihad and sharia (Islamic law).
Divided into ten chapters, this book extends existing research by offering fresh insights on the communicative strategies, radicalization processes, and recruitment methods used by jihadist organizations as well as their effects on readers. In particular, this book includes (1) the application of communication theories and models to both global jihad and online jihadist propaganda; (2) meticulous descriptions of the four online jihadist magazines in question (in terms of their missions, stylistic formats, and tactics), including ex
Table of Contents
List of Tables – Introduction – Terrorism, Islam, and the Pursuit of the Caliphate – Understanding Jihad Through Communication Theories – Al-Qaeda, ISIS, and Al-Shabaab – The Jihadisphere of Online Magazines – Inspire, Dabiq, Rumiyah, and Gaidi Mtaani – Islamic Radicalization Through Online Magazines – Narrative Analysis of Online Jihadist Magazines – Discussion and Perspectives from Communication Theories – Strategies to Combat Online Jihadist Magazines – Glossary.
