Introduction

Gehadist medio strategies evolve according to changing circumstances, both practically in their format and ideologically as they attempt to exploit unfolding events. Most research has focused on the slick media of so caled islamic state isis but closer inspection of alcide's media reveals a smart, long term strategy. Although considerably more primitive than isis media, it is nevertheless highly tuned to local narratives and evolving conditions on the ground. It then examines how extreme pressures from drones and spies since 20 17, has started to impair jahadist media output.