TY - SER AU - Huzaifah Alkaff, Syed AU - Haziq Bin Jani, Muhammad TI - The Death of IS Top Strategist: : Reflections on Counter-Terrorism Efforts SN - 2382-6444 PY - 2016/// PB - S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies KW - Terrorismo KW - Radicalismo KW - Prevención KW - Estado Islámico N2 - 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 UR - file:///C:/Users/estef/Desktop/CTTA_SEPTEMBER_2016_27-SEPT.pdf ER -