The Public Relations of Armed Groups: Competition and Emulation in Multifaceted Conflicts

• In Event: Intra-Militant Dynamics

Brief Overview

Pro-government militias face unique incentives which drive changes in their behavior across stages of conflict. We illustrate these dynamics using a case study of social media messaging by members of the Iraqi coalition against the Islamic State.

Authors

• Austin James Knuppe, Ohio State University-Main Campus

• Matthew Jacob Nanes, Saint Louis University