InfoWar: Propaganda ist das Ziel

Fundstück und Leseempfehlung: Der australische Jason Logue Stabsoffizier beschäftigt sich mit der Kommunikationsstrategie von Terrororganisationen, insbesondere den islamistischen ISIS-Milizen. Seine These: Es geht den Aufständischen/Terroristen/wie auch immer sie genannt werden darum, die Marke der Organisation im Bewusstsein zu verankern, vorrangig vor klassischen militärischen Zielen. Und damit die Herrschaft über den Informationsraum zu gewinnen.

In simple terms, insurgents utilise the reach and immediacy of modern communication networks to dominate the information environment. They have little concern over whether this coverage is perceived as positive or negative to their cause. They simply want the coverage of their brand and need to sustain it. This focus has insurgent leaders planning and executing operations designed purely for their propaganda appeal and in the modern age, using personnel for an information effect on the global stage rather than against a traditional military objective. Human lives are sacrificed for air time and social media prominence. Archaeological marvels are destroyed for front page coverage. Slavery, executions and public punishments drawn straight from the Dark Ages are designed to ensure each news bulletin continues to highlight the organisation’s brand.

Der ganze Text:
Propaganda of the Deed: How insurgents are seizing the initiative in the information environment