Decoding Al-Qaeda's Strategy
- 368pages
- 13 heures de lecture
The first book to draw a blueprint for defeating al-Qaeda on ideological rather than military grounds.
Columbia Studies in Terrorism and Irregular WarfareSéries
Cette série explore le monde complexe du terrorisme, de la guérilla et de l'insurrection. Elle offre des aperçus approfondis sur les stratégies, les opérations, les moyens, les motivations et les effets de diverses organisations et mouvements. Respectant les normes universitaires les plus élevées, cette collection vise à élargir les connaissances fondamentales dans ce domaine crucial. Ces ouvrages sont une lecture essentielle pour les étudiants, les universitaires et le public informé intéressé par les études de sécurité.
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German jihad
- 303pages
- 11 heures de lecture
Since 2007, the German jihadist scene has become Europe's most dynamic, characterized by an extreme anti-Americanism, impressive international networks, and spectacular propaganda. German jihadists travel to Turkey, Chechnya, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, trading in jihadist ideologies and allying themselves with virulent organizations. Mapping the complicated interplay between jihadists' personal motivations and the goals and strategies of the world's major terrorist groups, Guido Steinberg provides the first analysis of German jihadism, its links to Turkey, and its growing, global operations
Global Alert
- 240pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Describes the motivations that lead to modern Islamist terrorism and the different stages in the execution of a terrorist attack.
Bruce Hoffman's Inside Terrorism has remained a seminal work for understanding the historical evolution of terrorism and the terrorist mindset. In this revised edition of the classic text, Hoffman analyzes the new adversaries, motivations, and tactics of global terrorism that have emerged in recent years, focusing specifically on how al Qaeda has changed since 9/11; the reasons behind its resiliency, resonance, and longevity; and its successful use of the Internet and videotapes to build public support and gain new recruits. Hoffman broadens the discussion by evaluating the potential repercussions of the Iraqi insurgency, the use of suicide bombers, terrorist exploitation of new communications media, and the likelihood of a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear terrorist strike.Closer to home, Hoffman reconsiders the Timothy McVeigh case and the threats posed by American Christian white supremacists and abortion opponents as well as those posed by militant environmentalists and animal rights activists. He argues that the attacks on the World Trade Center fundamentally transformed the West's view of the terrorist threat. More relevant and necessary than ever, Inside Terrorism continues to be the definitive work on the history and future of global terrorism.
Evolution of the Global Terrorist Threat
- 696pages
- 25 heures de lecture
World-renowned experts on terrorism track the evolution of global jihad from the attack on the World Trade Center to the death of Osama bin Laden.
Nexus of Global Jihad
- 400pages
- 14 heures de lecture
Nexus of Global Jihad identifies types of terrorist actors, the nature of their partnerships, and the environments in which they prosper to explain global jihadist terrorism's ongoing success and resilience. Assaf Moghadam brings to light an emerging style of networked cooperation.
Counterinsurgency in Crisis
- 248pages
- 9 heures de lecture
By juxtaposing the deterioration of situations from the Iraq War against Britain's celebrated legacy of counterinsurgency, this investigation identifies both the contributions and limitations of traditional tactics in such settings, exposing a disconcerting gap between ambitions and resources, intent and commitment.