UKH Journal of Social Sciences (Dec 2018)

Rise, Birth and Defeat of Daesh

  • Gérard Chaliand, Prof.

DOI
https://doi.org/10.25079/ukhjss.v2n2y2018.pp41-42
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2, no. 2

Abstract

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The originality of the organization called “Islamic State” is that it is quite different in its mode of operation from all the other jihadist movements, including the Al-Qaida. Its use of terror is particularly spectacular and meant to affect the public, Horror is not hidden but is part of their propaganda, just like terror is meant to paralyse. The following examines the rise and decline of this organization.