Abstract
The research discussed how the Islamic State uses the media to spread their propaganda especially the exploitation of modern communication technology. Then we examined an essential aspect of how the mainstream media deal with ISIS media. We also discussed how we could respond to the narrative of the Islamic State in the era of new media technology. We concluded that ISIS relies on all media outlets from the mainstream media to digital platforms and social media (Facebook and Twitter...); to reach public supporters and opponents for its barbarous ideas. However, mainstream media and Social networks have taken norms against terrorist and extremist groups; and have defined rules of employment that prohibit the use of their services to promote terrorist activities.
Highlights
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), a political and military organization led by Abu Baqr al-Baghdadi, was based in Iraq, Syria and some parts of Sinai
The name was changed by Western countries from the Islamic State of Iraq (ISI) to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria or the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) (Smith, Burke, de Leiuen, & Jackson, 2016; Steindal, 2015)
It was changed to Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), and the latest use is Islamic State (IS), or as it is known by Arabs “Daesh” (Edwards, 2015; Steindal, 2015; Greene, 2015)
Summary
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), a political and military organization led by Abu Baqr al-Baghdadi, was based in Iraq, Syria and some parts of Sinai. ISIS is not the first terrorist group relying on the visual media to spread its goals globally (Friis, 2017; Yeung, 2015). ISIS has recruited skilled media professionals from the West to assist in the dissemination of its propaganda in multiple languages (Williams, 2016; Pellerin, 2016).
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