Al qaeda s glossy media and how they help expand media jihad. How a british hacker joined isiss top ranks and launched a deadly global cyber plot. The magazine was notable for its engaging format, its focus on inspiring followers to engage in individual jihad against the west, and its howtoguide section open source jihad. Whats between the covers of al qaeda s inspire magazine. May 19, 2016 the 15th issue of inspire, al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqaps english language magazine, released on may 14, provides readers with instructions for murdering the i latest issue of inspire magazine encourages small scale attacks.
Radical islamist englishlanguage online magazines army war. Dec 25, 2014 al qaeda claims to have come up with the perfect recipe for a deadly bomb, its just too embarrassed to tell its legions of devoted followers where they are supposed to place it. An attempt at englishlanguage outreach such as this would fit with the evolving nature of al qaedas use of the internet. The eleventh issue of the islamic states propaganda magazine is called from the battle of al ahzab to the war of coalitions. A new issue of inspire, the englishlanguage online magazine produced by alqaedas affiliate in yemen, is devoted to jihad on america and suggests targeting major. In a teleconference call from an unknown location in yemen, a spokesperson for the magazine, someone who called himself larry, told reporters that inspire s swimsuit issue had created such a buzz. New issue of jihadist magazine produced by alqaeda in yemen. Senior correspondent john miller reports on an online magazine that instructs aspiring jihadists in athome bombmaking and executing lone wolf terror atta. Asd solic assistant secretary of defense for special operationslow intensity conflict centcom. Independent assessment of us government efforts against al qaeda.
Language use in the jihadist magazines inspire and azan. Peninsulas inspire, inspires forerunner jihad recollections, and somali al. Islamic states isis, isil horrific magazine clarion. Inspire became an important alqaeda brand tool for recruiting, informing, and motivating these. Thats how one expert explains why al qaeda members are defecting to isis, joining the thousands of western jihadists who have flocked to the. Al qaedas first english language magazine is here the atlantic. One of the more interesting aspects of inspire magazine is its use of a public key encryption system for communication based upon a program called asrar al mujahideen. The latest issue of al qaeda s inspire magazine contains an article about using car bombs in u. Islamic state of iraq and the levant arabic addawlah al islamiyah fi al iraq washsham. Alqaeda unveils new magazine aimed at western jihadis.
Inspire magazine was first published by al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap in january 2010, the brainchild of americans, anwar al awlaki and samir khan. The latest issue of inspire magazine, a popular al qaeda online vehicle for recruiting wannabe terrorists, is urging its muslim readers to carry out lone wolf bombings on u. The first eight issues were edited by samir khan, with substantial assistance from the charismatic preacher, anwar al. In the summer of 2010, al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap published the first issue of its.
The jihadi threat united states institute of peace. Al qaeda magazine publishes its first swimsuit issue. Aqap releases th issue of inspire magazine, suggests aviation, economic targets periodicals created. Apr 23, 20 senior correspondent john miller reports on an online magazine that instructs aspiring jihadists in athome bombmaking and executing lone wolf terror attacks.
Alqaeda magazine, inspire urges lone wolf jihadis to. A story about change, argues that the 911 attacks were a turning point in american history. Al qaeda in the arabian peninsula releases 12th issue of inspire. Cbs news inspire, an online magazine associated with an al qaeda affiliate group called aqap or al qaeda of the arabia peninsula continues to be published a. Memri jihad and terrorism threat monitor jttm reports this issues title, neurotmesis. Pdf this report stems from a research project on online terrorist magazines. Inspire includes a message to the people of yemen directly transcribed from. Inspire is an english language online magazine reported to be published by the organization al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap. The 14th edition of al qaeda in the arabian peninsulas aqap inspire magazine, released on september 9, encourages lone mujahideen to pick up the banner of jihad by conducting assassinations. Aqap inspire magazine as a tool motivating to terrorist activities. The magazine is published by the media arm of al qaeda in the arabian peninsula, but it covers al qaeda operations worldwide. Aug 17, 2017 alqaedas latest inspire magazine details train derail operations august 17, 2017 on august th, alqaeda in the arabian peninsula released the 17th issue of inspire magazine featuring instructions from the aqchef, including a simple method for targeting trainsinvolving derailing a train from the railroad by placing an.
The video used excerpts from a malcolm x speech as well as footage of the april 20 boston marathon bombing, an attack that may have been inspired by a previous al qaeda magazine called inspire. May 31, 20 the 11th edition of al qaeda in the arabian peninsulas inspire magazine, subtitled who and why, began to circulate the internet on may 30. American preacher anwar alawlaqi and an englishlanguage magazine, inspire first. Dec 09, 20 inspire, the magazine babafemi allegedly worked for, is not your typical glossy. Magazine details al qaeda cargo plane plots by the cnn wire staff inspire magazine, which analysts say is published by al qaeda, gives details on a plot to put bombs on cargo planes. The rest of a pdf file posted on friendly websites showed. One of the greatest challenges when combatting and preventing radical islamist lone wolf attacks is that it is a challenge of combatting ideology rather than a. The recent december 2014 inspire magazine provides a detailed manual on making hidden bombs that can bypass security measures, and a list of specific economic targets. But al qaeda, the vanguard of the global jihadist movement, is seeking to reclaim its. I just read the latest issue and found a lot of what i expected, and some things i didnt. Jul 01, 2010 alqaida puts celebrities and bombs online with inspire magazine. Jul 01, 2010 al qaedas new online magazine in english reportedly is called inspire. Latest issue of inspire magazine encourages small scale attacks. Al qaeda magazine publishes its first swimsuit issue by mark donahue yemen in an apparent attempt to escalate worldwide interest in the holy war against infidels, inspire, al qaedas internet propaganda magazine, published its first swimsuit issue this week.
The 11th edition of al qaeda in the arabian peninsulas inspire magazine, subtitled who and why, began to circulate the internet on may 30. Holton al qaeda in the arabian peninsula has just published its latest issue of inspire magazine. Yemen in an apparent attempt to escalate worldwide interest in the holy war against infidels, inspire, al qaeda s internet propaganda magazine, published its first swimsuit issue this week. Mar 09, 2014 over the past several years al qaeda s offshoot in yemen, named al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap, has become the most dangerous al qaeda franchise, according to u. These pictures are taken from the al qaeda magazine inspire, issue 16.
Holton al qaeda has issued its latest edition of inspire magazine, inspire 17. The article ran in the 12th issue of inspire, a magazine put out by al qaeda. Inspire is an english language online magazine reported to be published by the organization. Jan 15, 2014 several people in the uk have been arrested and jailed for possessing the magazine inspire, reportedly published by alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap. Proceeding from the terrorists view of media as a critical arena of jihad, this study applies content analysis to al qaeda and islamic stateproduced magazines in order to empirically differentiate the two groups through the. Inspire includes a message to the people of yemen directly transcribed from ayman al zawahari.
The online englishlanguage al qaeda magazine inspire, which once printed instructions for building a pressurecooker bomb, has published a special edition that attempts to take credit for. Its published by al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap, and its special issue on the blessed boston bombings. Mar 17, 2014 al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap has released the 12th issue of inspire magazine. The picture outlines the four steps in building a successful pressure cooker bomb. This issue of the magazine offers lessons on building a pressure cooker bomb and where, when and how to detonate the bomb for maximum effectiveness. Since i am not completely certain that the clean pdf doesnt contain a hidden virus. Stratfors vice president of tactical intelligence scott stewart analyzes the latest edition of al qaeda of the arabian peninsulas englishlanguage jihadist magazine. Numerous international and domestic extremists motivated by radical interpretations of islam have been influenced by the magazine and, in some cases, reportedly used its bomb. We published this analysis about inspire, a magazine by al qaeda in the arabian peninsula that has in fact inspired several terrorist plots, on march 21, 20. Al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap has released the 12th issue of inspire magazine.
A new issue of inspire, the englishlanguage online magazine produced by al qaeda s affiliate in yemen, is devoted to jihad. Latest issue of inspire magazine encourages small scale. The jihadi threat isis, al qaeda, and beyond robin wright united states institute of peace. Inspire magazine was first published by alqaeda in the arabian.
Today, december 24, 2014, the al malahem media wing of al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap released the th issue of its englishlanguage magazine inspire, dated winter 2014. Over the past several years al qaeda s offshoot in yemen, named al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap, has become the most dangerous al qaeda. Cutting the nerves and isolating the head includes the symbols for the euro, the british pound, and the american. Apr 10, 2014 in the spring issue of the al qaeda magazine inspire, a picture of the airtrain at sfo is featured prominently. Differentiating al qaeda and the islamic state through strategies. Al qaeda has issued its latest edition of inspire magazine, inspire 17. It finds that is emerged from the al qaeda aq milieu, but soon split with aq as the messianic excitement. Inside the hunt for the worlds most dangerous terrorist. May 04, 2012 cbs news inspire, an online magazine associated with an al qaeda affiliate group called aqap or al qaeda of the arabia peninsula continues to be published a year after its publisher and editor. Al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap, al qaeda in the indian subcontinent. Al qaeda magazine, inspire urges lone wolf jihadis to attack u. Aqap and aqim eulogize zawahiri deputy abu al khayr al masri, site intelligence group, march 2, 2017. At the time of writing, twelve issues have appeared, the first in the middle of 2010 and the most recent in spring 2014. The airtrain connects all the airport terminals with the bay area rapid transit.
As al qaeda and the islamic state vie for ascendancy in the jihad movement, policymakers grapple with distinguishing the threat posed by these groups. Two al qaeda affiliates, al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap, and al qaeda in the islamic maghreb aqim, quickly issued a joint statement eulogizing al masri. In particular, inspire 17 features the emir of al qaeda in the islamic maghreb, abu musab abdel al wadoud. Al qaeda s first english language magazine is here.
Nov 17, 2016 since june, aqap has released four inspire guides reintroducing tactical information from its longer englishlanguage magazine, inspire. On the other hand, inspire magazine reflects a far more media. Al qaida in the arabian peninsula aqap is a highly active al qaida affiliate that mainly operates in yemen. The article ran in the 12th issue of inspire, a magazine put out by alqaeda in the arabian. Aqaps inspire magazine contains military analysis of. Al qaeda in the arabian peninsula releases 12th issue of. Aqap releases 12th edition of inspire magazine tuesday, march 18, 2014 prepared by msas research and intelligence analysis team information cutoff.
On march 14, 2014, alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap released the 12th issue of its englishlanguage magazine inspire. The current issue focuses primarily on incitement urging attacks on the u. Al qaeda is starting an english language magazine as part of a fresh effort to recruit and inspire western jihadis to launch attacks in their own countries, according to security analysts. Al ahzab refers to a battle in the quran between a coalition of meccan tribes and the nascent forces of islam. Mar 16, 2014 memri will be releasing more reports about inspire xii soon. The long war journal has obtained a copy of the magazine, which is published as a pdf file online. Isis attacks al qaeda and castigates the taliban for concealing the death of mullah omar.
Whats between the covers of al qaedas inspire magazine. Alqaeda calls for car bomb attacks on american cities. Inspire charles vallee, research assistant, ict summer 2015 the views expressed in this publication are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the international institute for. Inspire is an englishlanguage online magazine published since 2010 by al qaeda. Differentiating al qaeda and the islamic state through. It was founded in 2009 as a merger between al qaida in yemen aqy and al qaida in saudi arabia under the current leadership of nasser al wuhayshi with greater allegiance to al qaida core. Alqaedas latest inspire magazine details train derail. Aqap publishes guide for derailing trains in the us.
The al qaeda network today also comprises semiautonomous or self radicalized actors, who often have only peripheral or ephemeral ties to either the core cadre in pakistan or affiliated groups elsewhere. The al qaeda reader should be required reading for any student of political science who wants to understand terrorism. Al qaeda announces new englishlanguage terror magazine. The magazine is one of the many ways aqap uses the internet to reach its audience. These shorter publications allow rapid dissemination of aqap messages following global attacks, as was the case three days after the mass casualty operation in nice, france on july 14. Nov 21, 2010 magazine details al qaeda cargo plane plots by the cnn wire staff inspire magazine, which analysts say is published by al qaeda, gives details on a plot to put bombs on cargo planes. Inspire magazine is an online jihadist magazine, written in english.
San francisco international airport in al qaedas inspire. The new group was created to operate across south asia, however, with its centre of gravity and leadership based in pakistan. Such attacks, claims the magazine, are easy options that do not require huge efforts or man power, but the result is parallel to the. New issue of al qaidah in the arabian peninsulas magazine. Issue 12, released march 2014, called for car bomb attacks in u. Al qaedas digital magazine inspire in the selfradicalization process susan currie sivek linfield college al qaeda is today a fragmented organization, and its strategic communication efforts now focus largely on recruiting individuals in the west to carry out individual jihad in their home countries. Pdf the islamic state and the new tribalism researchgate. Studies in the jihad against the tyrants or the socalled alqaeda manual n. And the good news is you can prepare it in the kitchen of your mom too. The magazine has increased in stature after the revelation that the alleged boston marathon bombers apparently relied on the publication when planning their attack. This issue is titled, shattered, a story about change, with the.
Alqaida puts celebrities and bombs online with inspire magazine. In september 2014, alqaeda central aqc launched its latest regional affiliate, alqaeda in the indian subcontinent aqis. In their own words, al qaeda tells the western world why they are attacking western interests and what they want. Apr 24, 20 it is the glossy magazine where terrorists are the celebrities and the only recipes are for bombs like the ones used in the boston marathon attacks. Aimed primarily at radicalizing young audiences in the united states and britain, the english language magazine appears semiregularly there have been 12 issues so far.
Alqaedas glossy media and how they help expand media jihad. Isis as our responsibility to the muslim ummah in general and muslims living in america in particular, inspire magazine humbly presents to you a simple improvised home recipe of a car bomb. Apr 04, 2011 stratfors vice president of tactical intelligence scott stewart analyzes the latest edition of al qaeda of the arabian peninsulas englishlanguage jihadist magazine. Al qas eda inspire magazine promotes lonewolf attacks. Proceeding from the terrorists view of media as a critical arena of jihad, this study applies content analysis to al qaeda and islamic stateproduced magazines in order to empirically differentiate the two groups through the strategies. In the spring issue of the al qaeda magazine inspire, a picture of the airtrain at sfo is featured prominently.
Al qaeda s media arm assahab released a new video on sunday teasing the launch of an englishlanguage magazine called resurgence. Al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap has released the 17 th edition of its inspire magazine, in which the group calls on supporters to strike trains in the us and europe the editors of inspire say that followers can choose from one of three modes of attack. Sep 03, 2014 inspire is an englishlanguage online magazine published since 2010 by al qaeda. Where and why attacks carried out by al qaeda and isiss operatives and lonewolf supporters have been directed at airplanes and. Aqaps latest edition of inspire magazine purports to show jihadists how.
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