Countering ISIS's Social Media Influence. Issue 1 (2nd January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lieber, Paul S.; Reiley, Peter J.
• Is Part Of: Special operations journal. Volume 2:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 47
• Page End: 57
• Publication Date: 2016-01-02
• Subjects: ISIS -- social media -- influence -- military information support operations (MISO); Special operations (Military science) -- Periodicals; 356.16
• DOI: 10.1080/23296151.2016.1165580
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2329-6151

Abstract

Abstract : The success of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in recruiting and sustaining foreign fighter flow (Baron, 2016) is seen by many as a product of the organization's potent social media efforts (Al-Tamimi, 2014; Brooking & Singer, 2016). This research argues, however, that a different approach to both problem analysis (Metz, 2015) and measures of effectiveness can potentially counter ISIS's influence efforts. This includes adopting a whole-of-government approach to synchronize efforts and voice (Office of the Spokesperson, U.S. Department of State, 2016; National Defense Authorization Act, 2016).