The Communication Pattern of Transnational Terrorist Group: A Study Case of JamaahAnsharutDaulah (JAD) Indonesia

ABSTRACT : The spread of radical ideas that led to acts of terrorism is still a big problem in Indonesia. Onegroup that is still the focus of discussion is the JamaahAnsharutDaulah (JAD). Although it has been frozen, thisterrorist group allegedly evolved and changed. These changes require a communication process to complete theentire organization that can run under the vision and mission, such as the process of indoctrination,transportation, and efforts to transport organizational integrity. This research seeks to improve thecommunication patterns of JAD security groups in achieving the above. By using the theory of communicationpatterns in communication studies, this research discusses the communication patterns of JAD advocacy groups.This research uses descriptive qualitative data using the interview as the collection data method. The resultsshowed that communication that occurred in JAD consisted of several patterns, namely communication patternsin the form of wheels, chains, stars, and umbrellas. Communication is carried out closed to close the messageinfiltration from outside parties. Besides, as an organization affiliated with ISIS, JAD ideologicalcommunication is carried out through social media and Indonesian communication carried out or coming fromSyria. The communication of ideology in JAD is still growing by utilizing daily communication and existingcommunication technology.

Keywords:Communication Pattern, Transnationalism, Terrorist Group, JAD