The Nature of Salafi-Jihadi Communication: Salafi-Jihadi groups communicate based on deeply rooted theological principles. Their messaging has remained consistent over time, as evidenced by materials produced before and after major global events, such as the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan or Iraq that enabled the rise of AQ.
To counter their strategic communication effectively, it is essential to understand the core concepts and doctrinal frameworks they use to engage their primary tartget audience worldwide.
Empirical Insights from Mujahid Mind AI
Mujahid Mind AI analyzed over 6,600 images published between mid-2020 and early 2025. The findings reveal that, despite claims of their decline and defeat, the Islamic State (IS) continues to document its activities and engage with supporters through photo reports. This contradicts narratives suggesting IS has been incapacitated. Their communication remains active regardless of Western attention.
The full article giving an overview of the findings was published by ITSTIME:
Online Jihad: Monitoring Jihadist Online Communities 