| ID | 147063 |
| Title Proper | Why ISIS's message resonates |
| Other Title Information | leveraging Islam, sociopolitical catalysts, and adaptive messaging |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kilinc, Ramazan ; Pelletier, Ian R ; Lundmark, Leif ; Gardner, Rachel |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | How does the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) leverage Islamic Law to support their strategic objectives? Islam, as most religions, is a defining catalyst of group identity. ISIS has capitalized on this, using it as a vehicle to legitimize its interpretation of Islamic Law. This study builds on Social Movement Theory to develop and test a conceptual framework of ISIS messaging strategies. This framework highlights the progression of the organization's message from mainstream Islamic Law to radical unified reinterpretation. ISIS leaders' speeches are used to test the model. Ultimately, study findings inform countermessaging strategies and identify mobilization mechanisms. |
| `In' analytical Note | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol. 39, No.10; Oct 2016: p.871-899 |
| Journal Source | Studies in Conflict and Terrorism Vol: 39 No 10 |
| Key Words | ISIS ; Leveraging Islam ; Sociopolitical Catalysts ; Adaptive Messaging |