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Reframing the Campaign: From Egypt¡¯s Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis to Wilayat Sinai, Islamic State¡¯s Sinai Province

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Citation

Jumet K & Gulmohamad Z (2020) Reframing the Campaign: From Egypt¡¯s Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis to Wilayat Sinai, Islamic State¡¯s Sinai Province. Studies in Conflict and Terrorism. https://doi.org/10.1080/1057610x.2020.1862737

Abstract
The article employs collective action framing theory to explore Egyptian violent Islamist group Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis¡¯s (ABM¡¯s) frames, which altered when it became Islamic State¡¯s Sinai Province (IS-SP), Wilayat Sinai (WS). Using data from 40 videos and audio recordings released by the group in all three of its forms (al-Tawhid Wal-Jihad/TWJ, ABM, and WS), along with additional material disseminated by Islamic State Central, the article identifies transformations in the group¡¯s frames in response to changes in the political environment and need for external support. When ABM became WS, it mimicked IS¡¯s aggressive and transnational approach to framing and tactics.

Keywords
Political Science and International Relations; Safety Research; Sociology and Political Science; Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

Notes
Output Status: Forthcoming/Available Online

Journal
Studies in Conflict and Terrorism

StatusEarly Online
Funders
Publication date online31/12/2020
Date accepted by journal10/11/2020
URL
PublisherInforma UK Limited
ISSN1057-610X
eISSN1521-0731

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Dr Zana Gul

Dr Zana Gul

Lecturer in International Politics, Politics