Online Jihadist Magazines to Promote the Caliphate

Communicative Perspectives

Jonathan Matusitz, Andrea Madrazo, Catalina Udani

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Peter Lang Publishing Inc
29 March 2019

Islamic worship, rites & ceremonies; Media studies; Social issues & processes; Social theory; Social research & statistics

"This book examines online jihadist magazines, Inspire, Dabiq, Rumiyah, and Gaidi Mtaani, published by three terrorist organizations—Al-Qaeda, ISIS, and Al-Shabaab—and 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 excerpts from each magazine; (3) a thorough explanation of the jihadisphere (e.g., as a vehicle for extreme propaganda and an overarching ""training manual"" for jihad); (4) the procedures and complexities of online Islamic radicalization; and (5) strategies to combat online jihadist magazines (e.g., by developing counter-narratives and online counter-radicalization magazines)."

By: Jonathan Matusitz, Andrea Madrazo, Catalina Udani
Imprint: Peter Lang Publishing Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 225mm, Width: 150mm,
Weight: 525g
ISBN: 9781433163258
ISBN 10: 143316325X
Pages: 306
Publication Date: 29 March 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Jonathan Matusitz (PhD, University of Oklahoma, 2006) is Associate Professor in the Nicholson School of Communication at the University of Central Florida. His research focuses on the role of communication in terrorism, and the globalization of culture and new media. Andrea Madrazo (MA, University of Central Florida, 2018) is an expert in counterterrorism and intelligence in the Central Florida region. Her research brings together key aspects of national and international security with an emphasis on modern-day jihadist propaganda. Catalina Udani is a student and research fellow at the University of Central Florida. Having completed research papers and published reports for the Global Perspectives Office at her current institution, Catalina was also a Ralph Bunche Summer Institute Scholar at Duke University in summer 2018.