| ID | 173812 |
| Title Proper | Denying to win |
| Other Title Information | how image-savvy militant leaders respond when operatives harm civilians |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Abrahms, Max |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Terrorism carries high audience costs for militant leaders because the attacks on civilians risk tarnishing the entire group as immoral extremists. Image-savvy militant leaders reduce the reputational fallout to the group whenever members commit terrorism. Specifically, the leaders distance their organization from civilian attacks by denying them. In this paper, I identify two types of denial strategies regularly employed by militant leaders, their effectiveness for image restoration, and how Islamic State paid a price for failing to employ them. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol. 43, No.1; Feb 2020: p.47-73 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol: 43 No 1 |
| Key Words | Terrorism ; Leadership ; Public relations ; Images ; Branding ; Militant Groups |