In the Words of the Enemy”
The Islamic State’s reflexive projection of statehood
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12919040 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nadia Al-Dayel (0000-0003-1743-1731, University of Nottingham), Aaron Anfinson (0000-0003-4788-1135, University of Hong Kong, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 45-64 |
| Publication date | 2017-06-26 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Critical Studies on Terrorism (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1753-9161 • E-ISSN: 1753-9153 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17539153.2017.1338327 |
| OpenAlex | W2673301362 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
| References cited | 21 |
In this article, we examine how the Islamic State utilises direct quotations from prominent politicians, State leaders, authors and terrorism experts to position itself as a competitive entity that threatens the existence, borders and security of established States. Analysing a column in Dabiq entitled “In the Words of the Enemy” (published from July 2014 to August 2016), we establish that the Islamic State conscripts “enemy” utterances to progressively project its own identifications of statehood, positioning itself as a viable alternative to existing nation states. Overall, this analysis enriches current research on the Islamic State and offers contributions towards both counterterrorism efforts and an understanding of non-state actors operating in an era of intense mediatisation
Adversary · Computer security · Economics · Islam · Law and economics · Media studies · Political economy · Political science · Position (finance · Reflexivity · Social science · Sociology · State (computer science · Terrorism · Computer Science · History · Islamic Studies and History · Law · Politics and Conflicts in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Middle East · Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence
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Neo-Orientalism and the new barbarism thesis
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| Unique citing works | 9 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,13 |
| Citation span | 2018 - 2025 (8) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 9 |