Strategic communications: The state department versus the Islamic state
Abstract
As the battle against the Islamic State unfolds on the battleground and in cyberspace, the U.S. government has declared its commitment to disruptand ultimately defeatthe terrorist group. The Islamic State, also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and ISIS, has become one of the most deadly and influential terrorist groups in the Middle East. Strategic communications cannot be underestimated. The unit tasked with countering the terrorist groups propaganda and recruitment efforts, the State Departments Center for Strategic Counterterrorism Communications (CSCC), has recently restructured to improve its efforts. This thesis examines the Centers mission, strategy, and communications to assess the efficacy of its efforts to counter the Islamic State terrorist group and degrade its ability to recruit foreign fighters. It analyzes the Islamic State and introduces the CSCCs successor, the Global Engagement Center. Finally, it offers research findings and provides recommendations for future consideration.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1046478
Entities
People
- Crystal L. Mcfadden
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School