Al-Qaeda's Media Strategies
This paper presented at The George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs on May 5, 2006, examines the media strategies of Al-Qaeda through several categories including: A Need for Publicity; Multiple Target Audiences; Propaganda & Rhetoric; Generation of Fear; Proof of Life; and Launching Attacks. The paper also analyzes Al-Qaeda's use of cyberspace to create a global community, expand the conflict, and train a network of global terrorists. This paper also addresses the weaknesses of Al-Qaeda's media strategies while addressing their declining support network and press visibility. Finally, this paper addresses America's public diplomacy challenges and offers suggestions on how to combat Al-Qaeda's global influence.
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