The Death of IS Top Strategist
Huzaifah Alkaff, Syed Haziq Bin Jani, Muhammad
The Death of IS Top Strategist :: Reflections on Counter-Terrorism Efforts / [Recurso electrónico] PDF .-- : S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies , September 2016
The targeted killing of Abu Muhammad al-Adnani is a major military and propaganda blow to the so-called
Islamic State (IS). However, the successful elimination of IS top leaders forms only part of the overall
battle against the terrorist entity. Considering IS’ succession planning, the assassination of al-Adnani and
other senior leaders before and after him may not be enough to destroy the terror group as its strength
lies more in its ideology and the circumstances that make it appealing. An effective counter-ideological
response, along with efforts to address socio-economic and political issues that have allowed IS to grow
and exploit its ideology must accompany any successful high value targeting and military campaigns.
2382-6444
Terrorismo Radicalismo Terrorismo--Prevención Estado Islámico
The Death of IS Top Strategist :: Reflections on Counter-Terrorism Efforts / [Recurso electrónico] PDF .-- : S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies , September 2016
The targeted killing of Abu Muhammad al-Adnani is a major military and propaganda blow to the so-called
Islamic State (IS). However, the successful elimination of IS top leaders forms only part of the overall
battle against the terrorist entity. Considering IS’ succession planning, the assassination of al-Adnani and
other senior leaders before and after him may not be enough to destroy the terror group as its strength
lies more in its ideology and the circumstances that make it appealing. An effective counter-ideological
response, along with efforts to address socio-economic and political issues that have allowed IS to grow
and exploit its ideology must accompany any successful high value targeting and military campaigns.
2382-6444
Terrorismo Radicalismo Terrorismo--Prevención Estado Islámico
