TY - JOUR
T1 - An Analysis of Inspire & Dabiq: Lessons From Aqap and Islamic State's Propaganda War
AU - Ingram, Haroro
PY - 2017
Y1 - 2017
N2 - This study analyses how Inspire and Dabiq seek to appeal to and radicalise English-speaking
Muslims. It examines how each magazine strategically designs in-group, Other, crisis and
solution constructs and interplays these via value-, dichotomy- and crisis-reinforcing narratives. This analysis also explores how narrative, imagery and counter-narrative messaging are used to shape reader's perceptions and polarise their support. While both magazines are dominated by narratives designed to empower its readers towards action, Inspire relies heavily on identity choice appeals while Dabiq tends to balance identity- and rational-choice messaging. This study
concludes by identifying key lessons for counterterrorism strategic communications campaign and message design.
AB - This study analyses how Inspire and Dabiq seek to appeal to and radicalise English-speaking
Muslims. It examines how each magazine strategically designs in-group, Other, crisis and
solution constructs and interplays these via value-, dichotomy- and crisis-reinforcing narratives. This analysis also explores how narrative, imagery and counter-narrative messaging are used to shape reader's perceptions and polarise their support. While both magazines are dominated by narratives designed to empower its readers towards action, Inspire relies heavily on identity choice appeals while Dabiq tends to balance identity- and rational-choice messaging. This study
concludes by identifying key lessons for counterterrorism strategic communications campaign and message design.
U2 - 10.1080/1057610X.2016.1212551
DO - 10.1080/1057610X.2016.1212551
M3 - Article
SN - 1057-610X
VL - 40
SP - 357
EP - 375
JO - Studies in Conflict and Terrorism
JF - Studies in Conflict and Terrorism
IS - 5
ER -