Osama Bin Laden's Influence On Communication
Thesis Statement and Introduction
As the leader of al Qaeda, Osama bin Laden had several audiences and his ability to communicate effectively with each of them changed dramatically over time. First, his ability to communicate with his own organization diminished over time. Before the attacks on September 11, 2001 they communicated relatively freely. However, after the attacks his ability to direct his own organization was radically reduced as he became socially isolated for the sake of physical security. Second, his ability to direct and influence al Qaeda’s affiliated associations such as al Shabab and Zarqawi’s al Qaeda in Iraq was never really established effectively. Before the attacks these associations were loosely aligned with al Qaeda …show more content…
Following that day, every word he uttered to the mass media was analyzed. For example, the commitment of some European countries to the fight against al Qaeda was tested when he warned them, “As you spoil our security, we will do so to you...Your security is in your own hands. Any nation that does not attack us will not be attacked.”8 Suddenly, his message reached an entire globe that listened to every word he uttered even as he became more personally isolated. In summary, bin Laden’s ability to convey his message to the globe increased dramatically even as his ability to communicate with his friends and allies decreased. Before 9/11 he was utterly ignored or dismissed as a lunatic living in the hinterlands of civilization. After that day, his message polarized an entire globe and opened a new page in human history.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Osama bin Laden’s communication with several audiences changed over time. His ability to convey a strategic vision within his organization was greatly decreased following 9/11. His capacity to promote his message to affiliate organization also decreased after the attacks. In fact, only his ability to spread his vision of terror to the world improved following the September 11, 2001
As the leader of al Qaeda, Osama bin Laden had several audiences and his ability to communicate effectively with each of them changed dramatically over time. First, his ability to communicate with his own organization diminished over time. Before the attacks on September 11, 2001 they communicated relatively freely. However, after the attacks his ability to direct his own organization was radically reduced as he became socially isolated for the sake of physical security. Second, his ability to direct and influence al Qaeda’s affiliated associations such as al Shabab and Zarqawi’s al Qaeda in Iraq was never really established effectively. Before the attacks these associations were loosely aligned with al Qaeda …show more content…
Following that day, every word he uttered to the mass media was analyzed. For example, the commitment of some European countries to the fight against al Qaeda was tested when he warned them, “As you spoil our security, we will do so to you...Your security is in your own hands. Any nation that does not attack us will not be attacked.”8 Suddenly, his message reached an entire globe that listened to every word he uttered even as he became more personally isolated. In summary, bin Laden’s ability to convey his message to the globe increased dramatically even as his ability to communicate with his friends and allies decreased. Before 9/11 he was utterly ignored or dismissed as a lunatic living in the hinterlands of civilization. After that day, his message polarized an entire globe and opened a new page in human history.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Osama bin Laden’s communication with several audiences changed over time. His ability to convey a strategic vision within his organization was greatly decreased following 9/11. His capacity to promote his message to affiliate organization also decreased after the attacks. In fact, only his ability to spread his vision of terror to the world improved following the September 11, 2001