| Abstrakt: |
The Islamic State was founded following its separation from al-Qaeda, and has since become a current issue after the Paris attacks. Studies can be found in the literature discussing the similarities and differences between the Islamic State and al-Qaeda. However, in this paper, these similarities and differences are examined according to different aspects, such as their perspectives of global jihad, ideology, practices of instrumentalising jihad, definitions of primary and secondary enemies, human factors, methods of using media, and economic resources. Through this analysis, the topic is studied in a deeper way. The ideology adopted by these two organisations is investigated by mentioning the intellectual origins of global jihad and the sources of Salafism. Then the similarities and differences between Islamic State and al-Qaeda are explored. It is determined that there are not important differences in global ideology and global jihad, but they differ regarding their economic resources and how they use media. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
