| ID | 135969 |
| Title Proper | Three traits of the Islamic state’s information warfare |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ingram, Haroro J |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | If the West is to defeat the self-proclaimed Islamic State, it must understand the reasons for the success of the group’s information warfare. The success of the Islamic State throughout the ‘fertile crescent’ is a striking example of a modern insurgency, and information operations have played a central role in the group's strategy. Drawing on primary sources, Haroro J Ingram analyses three traits of the Islamic State's information warfare: the use of a multidimensional, multi-platform approach that simultaneously targets ‘friends and foes’ to enhance the reach, relevance and resonance of its messaging; the synchronisation of narrative and action to maximise operational and strategic ‘effects’ in the field; and the centrality of the Islamic State ‘brand’ to its entire campaign. |
| `In' analytical Note | Rusi Journal Vol.159, No.6; Dec.2014: p.4-11 |
| Journal Source | Rusi Journal Vol: 159 No 6 |
| Standard Number | Warfare |