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Huanrui, M. A. Student, School of Politics and International Relations, Lanzhou
University (Lanzhou, 730000).

76 The Origin and Practice of the Core Ideology of the “Islamic State”

WAN Cheng
[Abstract] It is of paramount importance for the “Islamic State” to construct and
export its ideology that not only culminated in the establishment of the organization,
but also finally led to the formation of its “territorial” form. In terms of the
ideological content, by learning from the previous fruits of political Islam, the
“Islamic State” has established, in the practice of jihad, its own ideology with two
core concepts: revitalizing the Caliphate and advocating violent jihad. Moreover, the
“Islamic State” has carried out the radicalized practices of these two concepts.
Regarding the Caliphal revitalization, the “Islamic State” has sought to lay its
legitimacy foundation by declaring its almighty power and glory so as to manipulate
the issue of ethnic identity and attract more supporters. As regards advocating
violent jihad, the “Islamic State” has been committing itself to shaping and
demonstrating violence so as to promote the dissemination of the concept of violent
rituals and create an atmosphere of terror. In addition, the “Islamic State” intended to
establish the connection between the above-mentioned two concepts by tampering
with the creed of Islam. It is highly likely that the particular ideology and practice of
ISIS will sustain its existence even after it suffered serious defeats on the battlefield.
Against this backdrop, more attention should be given to and more in-depth research
should be done on the core ideology and practice of the “Islamic State” in order to
enact effective counter-measures.
[Keywords] the “Islamic state”, revitalizing the Caliphate, advocating violent jihad,
core ideology
[Author] WAN Cheng, Postdoctoral Research Fellow of Postdoctoral Research
Station of Political Science, Assistant Research Fellow, Shanghai International
Studies University (Shanghai, 200080).

108 Probe on the Spread of Terror Ideology in the Post-IS Era: A New
Paradigm
SHEN Xiaochen

[Abstract] The fight against ISIS by the coalition forces has come to an end.
However, serious defeats on the battlefield don’t necessarily mean the demise of the
ISIS ideology. Under the framework of the evolution of Salafi jihadism, the unique
historical position held by ISIS in this extreme ideology has shaped its current and
future way of thinking. The international community should be fully aware that the
“defeated” ISIS in the current war on terrorism may not consider himself a loser
since the ideology has empowered ISIS with unique resilience against temporary

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