Salafi-Jihadism and Digital Media: The Nordic and International Context

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This book seeks to develop the knowledge of Salafi-jihadism and digital media in the Nordic as well as the international context. Cover Half Title Series Information Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Figures Contributors Preface 1 Introduction Introduction Aim and Research Questions Definition of Key Concepts Jihad Salafism Current State of the Art – Salafi-Jihadism and the Digital Arena Limitations Outline of the Book Notes References 2 Swedish Jihadists On Social Media Introduction Method and Material Framework The Function of Social Media References to IS, Al-Qaeda, and Jahbat Al-Nusra Ideology and the Ideologues Religion Martyrdom Humanitarian Motives and Opposition to the Assad Regime Adventure, Violence, Weapons, and Fellowship Conclusion Notes References 3 Swedish “Media Jihad”: The Active Role of Swedish Terrorists and Supporters in Islamic State Media Introduction Research On Swedish Jihadist Environments A (Virtual) Caliphate in Transition Swedish Jihadist Online Media Practices in the Islamic State Media Context Official Propaganda Videos Instructions for Attacks and DIY-Terrorism Recruitment From Syria By Swedish Foreign Fighters Propaganda and Fundraising in Closed and Encrypted Social Media Concluding Summary Notes References 4 The Attractions of Salafi-Jihadism as a Gendered Counterculture: Propaganda Narratives From the Swedish Online “Sisters in Deen” Introduction Method and Materials Inclusion Criteria Data Sample, Analysis and Ethics The Attractions of Salafi-Jihadism as a Gendered Counterculture True Beauty and Freedom Lie in the Deen Cover Up and Gender-Segregate Oppressed Western Women and Proud, Strong Muslimahs Wives of “Real” Muslim Men, and Mothers of the Next Generation of “Real” Muslims Concluding Discussion Funding Notes References 5 Puritan Salafis in a Liberal Democratic Context Introduction Salafism and Democratic Ideals The Group Islam.nu Case: COVID-19 Rhetorical Responses Social Responses Theological Responses Case: Gender The Content of the Videos Contextualising the Videos Concluding Discussion Notes References 6 Militants and Media in Denmark: Addicted to Facebook? Old-school Media Embracing Modern Media Platforms The Syrian Jihad: Platform Migration and Evolving Narratives “Post”-Syria: Caution at Home Millatu Ibrahim, Sandhedens Vej, and Team Dawah Ansaar Ad-Dawah Light of Tawhid Islams Klare Budskab (IKB) Strategy and Platforms Notes References 7 IS’s Global Digital Arenas: Strategy and Platforms The Emergence of the IS Propaganda Apparatus From “Platforms of Choice” to a Multi-Platform Approach: Assessing IS’s Decentralised Ecosystem Supporter-generated Content and Its Impact On Jihadist Outreach IS Claims for Attacks in the West Conclusion Notes References 8 The Propaganda and Narratives of the Islamic State: A Gender Perspective Introduction The IS Media Campaign in the “Caliphate Era” Online IS Strategies Directed Towards Women IS Narratives and Incentives for Women The Illusion and Reality of IS Propaganda Directed Towards Women How IS Adapted Its Media Strategy to New Circumstances On the Ground The Role of Women in the “Virtual Caliphate” – Now and in the Future Conclusion Notes References 9 Making Sense of the Islamic State’s Post-Territorial (D)evolution: From “Remaining and Expanding” to “Erosion and Struggle” Introduction Strategic Context From “Expanding” to “Eroding” Maoist Revolutionary Warfare Data Conflict Analysis Frequency Location Tactics Type of Target Discourse Analysis Steadfastness Capability Defiance Attrition Liberation Conclusion Notes References 10 Conclusion Notes References Index