Amplifying AQ's Brutality

Abstract

This paper assesses the efficacy of a deliberate information strategy aimed at isolating al Qaeda from mainstream Islam by showcasing incriminating evidence of its atrocities committed against Muslim civilians. It demonstrates that widespread messaging can favorably widen the gap between AQ and its support base. The author uses 3 case studies to demonstrate that al Qaeda in Iraq's tactical missteps have created opportunities for local, regional and strategic impact if amplified and resonated through a deliberate strategic communications effort.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 26, 2008
Accession Number
ADA493780

Entities

People

  • Glenn M. Connor

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Governments
  • Human Population
  • Information Operations
  • Joint Military Activities
  • National Security
  • Public Diplomacy
  • Sectarian Violence
  • Security
  • Strategic Communications
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • Violence
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.
  • Systems Analysis and Design