by mm13 | Mar 30, 2009 | Afghanistan, Analysis, Iraq, Media, Strategic Comm.
by Monika Maslikowski & Z.S. Justus As observers of Al-Qa’ida’s media strategy we notice a trend in their communication: When a conflict around the world involving a Muslim country heats ups, AQ leadership is quick to jump on the opportunity to provide...
by mm13 | Dec 11, 2008 | Pakistan, PSYOPS, Strategic Comm.
by Monika Maslikowski For Dr. Ayman al-Zawahiri’s communication strategy, its been a year full of ups and downs. Individually, the mishaps seem like minor blips in an otherwise burgeoning online presence, but when combined, they could point to Zawahiri’s...
by mm13 | Oct 7, 2008 | Afghanistan, Military, Pakistan, Strategic Comm.
by Monika Maslikowski The Global War on Terror has been accurately described by some as a global counterinsurgency against the groups and individuals that promote the ideology of violent Islamic extremism. Unlike traditional counterinsurgency campaigns, however, there...
by mm13 | Sep 4, 2008 | PSYOPS, Terrorism 2.0
by Monika Maslikowski Online PSYOP campaigns are a cheap and easy way for extremists to infiltrate U.S. public discourse about the fight against terrorism. The campaigns attempt to break the political will of U.S. policymakers and persuade the public to doubt the...