Prediction model of propaganda characteristics used by the main jihadist groups

Purpose Jihadist terrorism is one of the most important current global issues. Terrorism is an instrument of fear and fear an instrument of news. The purpose of this paper is to understand the difference in propaganda between the most powerful terrorist groups and the association with the Islamic St...

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Published in:Journal of aggression, conflict and peace research conflict and peace research, 2019-02, Vol.11 (1), p.59-66
Main Authors: Corcoba, Judith, Portilla, Raigam Jafet Martinez
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cross-sectional studies
Fatalities
Hostages
Internet
Islam
Jihad
Mass media
Middle Eastern cultural groups
Peace
Predictions
Propaganda
Terrorism
Terrorist organizations
Violence
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Summary:Purpose Jihadist terrorism is one of the most important current global issues. Terrorism is an instrument of fear and fear an instrument of news. The purpose of this paper is to understand the difference in propaganda between the most powerful terrorist groups and the association with the Islamic State group (ISIS). Design/methodology/approach This cross-sectional study has been carried out on the usage of propagandistic material. For the analyses, two different groups have been created, propaganda emitted from the Islamic State group and propaganda from the other main terrorist groups (Boko Haram, Taliban, Al-Qaeda). Findings It has been proved that there are significant differences between the Islamic State propaganda and the other main groups. Originality/value This study has been conducted in order to provide a comparison of the propaganda content of the main jihadist groups.
ISSN:1759-6599
2042-8715
DOI:10.1108/JACPR-04-2018-0355