Ottoman propaganda through jihad pamphlets and leaflets in World War I

UÇAN C.

Turkish Studies, vol.26, no.1, pp.142-156, 2025 (SSCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 26 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/14683849.2024.2398544
  • Journal Name: Turkish Studies
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, IBZ Online, International Bibliography of Social Sciences, Historical Abstracts, Index Islamicus, Political Science Complete, Sociological abstracts, Worldwide Political Science Abstracts
  • Page Numbers: pp.142-156
  • Keywords: British empire, Ottoman empire, jihad, propaganda, World War I
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This research explores a lesser-known aspect of World War I by examining Ottoman propaganda, particularly jihad pamphlets, aimed at mobilizing Muslims against the British Empire and its Allies. Using historical records and primary sources, the study reveals the Ottoman Empire's involvement in a broader ‘revolution program’ with Germany and highlights parallels between Allied and Ottoman propaganda. The analysis offers new insights into the strategies and content of these materials, shedding light on how wartime propaganda shaped perceptions and influenced Muslim communities under Allied rule or influence during World War I.