Islamic State debate: Do militant groups get to name themselves?
Poynter's Kelly McBride on the politics of referring to militant organizations.
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What's in a name? Poynter's Kelly McBride joins guest host Piya Chattopadhyay to discuss the debate over what to call the Sunni jihadist organization ISIS* (or Islamic State, ISIL, UnIslamic State or Daesh... depending on who you ask).
McBride examines the pros and cons of calling militant organizations by the names they give themselves -- Islamic State, in this case. She also reflects on how the group's explicit propaganda aims factor into the conversation.
*Note: The CBC Style guide recommends referring to the group as ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and Syria) for reasons of consistency and clarity; however, the authors note that style rulings are always subject to review.