Terrorism, armed struggle Books
Nova Science Publishers Inc Islamic State: Financial Aspects & U.S. Policy
Book SynopsisThe Islamic State organisation is the successor to Al Qaeda in Iraq (AQI). Countering the financial resources of the Islamic State, which has seized significant territory in Iraq and Syria and threatened to conduct attacks against the United States and its citizens, has become a significant national security priority for policymakers, including Members of Congress. By undermining the financial strength of the group, also known as ISIL or ISIS, policymakers seek to reduce its capability to conduct terrorist attacks, as well as to ultimately "degrade and ultimately destroy" the group. This book includes a comprehensive look at how the group generates revenue.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Authorization for Use of Military Force Against
Book SynopsisIn 2014, the armed offensive of the Islamic State (IS, also known as ISIL, ISIS, or Daesh) in northern and western Iraq and northeastern Syria raised significant concerns for the United States. After first ordering multiple deployments of U.S. troops to Iraq to provide security to diplomatic personnel and facilities, advise Iraqi security forces, and conduct intelligence gathering and reconnaissance, President Obama began ordering U.S. military airstrikes on IS forces in Iraq in August 2014. Later in September, after laying out plans for expanded use of military force against the Islamic State in a televised speech to the American people, the President ordered U.S. military airstrikes in Syria against both IS forces and forces of the "Khorasan Group," identified by the President as part of Al Qaeda. The intensified U.S. military engagement has raised numerous questions in Congress and beyond about the President''s authority to use military force against the Islamic State. This book discusses the issues and current proposals for the use of military force against the Islamic State.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Ethnic Conflicts & Global Interventions
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Focus on Terrorism: Volume 14
Book SynopsisTerrorism, sadly, seems here to stay and to stay with a vengeance. It turns out that the United States was not prepared for it and now must play catch-up. In doing so, even an agreement on how to define terrorism is in doubt and what to do about it seems beyond comprehension at the moment. This book discusses various topics, starting with the rational choice model. The following chapter enunciates ten theses that not only take a look at global terrorism but might serve as issues that might have to be taken heed of in societal politics. Chapter Three examines the political career of Tom Metzger, an activist who did much to radicalise the far-right. Chapter Four describes the evolution of the epidemic process from mental to social and then to asocial epidemics of crime and terrorism. Chapter Five examines the conduct of UK Special Branch Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU) officers conduct in suspect interviews. The last chapter explores the historical roots of modern tourism and worker unions to see the point of connection between both.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc National Biosurveillance Integration Center:
Book SynopsisThe National Biosurveillance Integration Center (NBIC) has activities that support its integration mission, but faces challenges that limit its ability to enhance the national biosurveillance capability. A biological event, such as a naturally occurring pandemic or a terrorist attack with a weapon of mass destruction, could have catastrophic consequences for the nation. This potential threat underscores the importance of a national biosurveillance capability -- that is, the ability to detect biological events of national significance to provide early warning and information to guide public health and emergency response. The 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 addresses this capability, in part, by creating NBIC within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS); it was tasked with integrating information from human health, animal, plant, food, and environmental monitoring systems across the federal government, to improve the likelihood of identifying a biological event at an earlier stage. This book discusses extent to which NBIC is implementing its roles as a biosurveillance integrator, and options for improving such integration.
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Nova Science Publishers Inc Domestic Terrorism: The Attack on the U.S.
Book SynopsisThis book examines the threat of domestic terrorism in the wake of the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. It discusses whether or not participants and their actions may be categorised as domestic terrorists and domestic terrorism, respectively, and issues around designating domestic fringe groups, such as the Boogaloo Bois and Proud Boys who were allegedly involved in the attack, as terrorist organisations.
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Biteback Publishing Something Has Gone Wrong: Dealing with the
Book SynopsisOn 12 October 1984, an IRA bomb exploded inside Brighton’s Grand Hotel, killing five people and injuring thirty. It was an assassination attempt on Margaret Thatcher and her cabinet, who were staying there for the Conservative party conference. While the bombing was deplorable, the story of how people reacted to it is an inspiring one. People refused to be beaten by what had happened; they got on with their jobs and their lives – a theme with, sadly, a strong resonance in present-day Britain. In Something Has Gone Wrong, Brighton journalist Steve Ramsey speaks to those who were there on the day and involved in its aftermath, many of whom have never spoken publicly about it before. His interviewees include: firemen who worked on the long rescue operation; medics from the local hospital; police officers who rushed to the scene; detectives who played key roles in the criminal investigation; and cabinet ministers and high-ranking civil servants, who describe how the conference continued and how the government pursued business as usual. Incorporating fascinating new insights and information, the author has produced a portrait of this shocking event which combines narrative clarity with the vividness of oral history, and reads like a thriller.
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Orion Publishing Co What Makes Us Stronger
Book Synopsis'Freya Lewis is extraordinary' Katie Piper'A love letter to the NHS' Lorraine Kelly'An unflinching story of grief, survival and love' Daily Mail's YOU Magazine, _________The Manchester Arena attack nearly destroyed her. Love and courage saved her.Freya Lewis was just three metres away from the terrorist who detonated the bomb at the Manchester arena on the night of 22nd May 2017. Her best friend Nell was tragically killed, but Freya - thrown forwards by the blast - somehow survived. She suffered 29 separate injuries, was in a coma for five days, and wheelchair-bound for three months.Yet just 12 months later, she was on her feet, running the Junior Great Manchester Run and raising £60,000 for the hospital that saved her. From her darkest moment, she found the determination to live life to the fullest, for herself, and for those who lost their lives.This is Freya's courageous story. But it is also the story of the amazing community that surrounded her, uplifted her, and ultimately saved her life.What Makes Us Stronger is a testament to the power of hope and positivity._________'A poignant story of courage and pain but, most of all, it is a striking testament to friendship.' Daily Express'A candid account of the terrorist attack and the effect it has had on her life.' The i
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Spinifex Press September 11, 2001: Feminist Perspectives
Book SynopsisAfter September 11, feminists around the world spoke out, wrote for newspapers, for email lists and for the Internet. But in the male-dominated mass media, it was hard to find feminist perspectives. This collection brings together women who discuss the connections between war, terrorism, fundamentalism, racism, global capitalism and male violence. From the USA to Afghanistan, from Pakistan to Palestine, from Australia to Europe they have deconstructed this story and retold it from a feminist perspective in a powerful indictment of current global politics. Contributors include Barbara Kingsolver and Ani DiFranco, Naomi Klein.Trade Review"Written in highly accessible style, [it] will be of interest to students and researchers of conflict studies, feminists and anyone interested in global politics." --"Agenda", South Africa
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Monash Asia Institute Violence in Between: Conflict and Security in
Book SynopsisA recent series of terrorist attacks, the uncovering of a large terrorist network, and a string of continuing regional conflicts have raised an awareness that Southeast Asia is amongst the world''s most troubled areas. This book analyzes local terrorism and state repression in this populous, strategically important region.
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Monash Asia Institute British Muslims and the Call to Global Jihad
Book SynopsisBetween the mid-1990s and 2004, Omar Bakri Muhammad and his organisation al-Muhajiroun generated a very public profile as the voice of ''Islamism'' in the United Kingdom. This book explores the lifespan of al-Muhajiroun and charts the organisation''s perspectives on the ''war on terror'', Muslims in the West and the role of the United States.
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Empire Publications Ltd My Son, the 7/7 Suicide Bomber: A Father's
Book Synopsis"On Thursday 7 July 2005, four bombs were detonated in London killing 52 people (including the bombers) and injuring a further 700. It was the first successful suicide bomb attack on British soil and the biggest terrorist atrocity since the 1988 Lockerbie bomb which brought down Pan Am flight 103. The four suicide bombers were named as Mohammed Sidique Khan, aged 30 of Beeston, Leeds; Shehzad Tanweer: aged 22 of Leeds; Germaine Lindsay: aged 19 from Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire and Hasib Hussain, 18, from Holbeck in Leeds. Hasib Hussain was my son." In the immediate aftermath of the bombing there was much media attention focussed on Hasib''s father. Mahmood Hussain was a hardworking Pakistani immigrant who had lived and worked in Leeds for almost 30 years by the time of the bombing. He was as astonished as anyone else that his son was one of the first UK suicide bombers. he also reveals that it was his amateur detective work that tracked down the terror cell of which his son had been a part. Prior to him mentioning the names of the other two local men involved, the police had no idea what they were dealing with. Here he tells the story of Hasib''s upbringing and the facts behind many misreported aspects of Hasib''s brief life from his trips to Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to his education and his discussions with his father, just days before the attack, about his future plans and marriage.
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Tughra Books Terror and Suicide Attacks: An Islamic
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New Dawn Press Dealing with Global Terrorism: The Way Forward
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Transcript Verlag Target Markets: International Terrorism Meets
Book SynopsisThis book explores the points of convergence between corporate capitalist and terrorist practice. Assessing an increase in the number of terrorist attacks directed at commercial entities in urban areas, with an emphasis on the shopping mall in general and Nairobi's Westgate Mall in particular, Suzi Mirgani offers a fascinating and disturbing perspective on the spaces where the most powerful forces of contemporary culture - the most mainstream and the most extreme - meet on common ground.
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ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon A Reply to Hate – Forgiving My Attacker
Book SynopsisIn September 2017, Dr Nasser Kurdy was stabbed in the neck while entering the grounds of his local mosque. This book tells the story of that attack and how Dr Kurdy came to forgive his attacker. It lays out the international historical events that brought Dr Kurdy to be in that place at that time and it follows events after the attack, combining his surgical knowledge with his experience of the UK criminal justice system as well as a series of reflective enquiries into the nature of forgiveness. The book is the timely and inspiring story of the optimism that can emerge from violence. It also includes contributions from a number of friends, family, and colleagues of Dr Kurdy, which illustrate the impact such an attack can have beyond that on a single individual.Table of ContentsForeword by David Tucker; About Me; The Attack; Hospital; Do You Forgive Him?; Did you feel he wanted to kill you?; Dont You Dare Look Back; Section 18; Close to Death. So What?; Getting a Grip; The Trial; I4GiveH8; Ripples: Family & Friends; Syrsa Kurdy; Assma Kurdy; Oaiss Kurdy; Shahyda Chaudhry; Rabbi Amir Ellituv; Haitham Nadeem; Saima Alvi; Ripples: Nasser Kurdy; Victim Impact Statement; Birmingham Holocaust Memorial Day 2020; Knife-Crime Vigil, Manchester Cathedral 2019.
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Daimon Verlag Jungian Reflections on September 11: A Global
Book SynopsisThroughout history, wars and other catastrophes have produce mass destruction far greater than what occurred in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 on New York and Washington. Yet seldom has such a pervasive and all-encompassing shock been felt with the brutal and unprecedented ''911''. Along with the tragic aspects, what might this ''global nightmare'' have to say to us? What is there for us to acknowledge and what old and new wounds have been opened? What sort of a legacy has been left behind? These big questions and many more fact us now in the aftermath. In this book, the highly complex incident of 911 is circled and examined from many angles by a variety of writers who all share a wide experience in depth psychology. What might a psychotherapist perceive in this eruption of tragic contents?
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Rawat Global Terrorism: Melting Borders, Hardened Walls
Book SynopsisExamines the ideo political basis of terrorism and spans the attitudes, latitudes, and longitudes of New York to Delhi and Singapore. This book also seeks to examine the magnitude of the challenge and the changed form and style of terrorist organizations.
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Manas Publications Pakistan After 9/11
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Manas Publications Surviving Terrorism: How to Understand,
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Pentagon Press Punjabi Taliban: Driving Extremism in Pakistan
Book SynopsisThe book unravels the truth behind the emergence of Taliban in Punjab with one chapter each on the eight divisions: Lahore, Bhawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Sargodha and Rawalpindi of Punjab province. The book gives a detailed account of structure of radical as well as terrorist organisations, infighting among different factions and related activities. The book quotes an intelligence agency to assert that there are some 150,000 insurgents belonging to Jehadi and fundamentalist organisations active in Punjab province and draws the reader's attention to the fact that almost all fundamentalist organisations are based in Punjab and it is Punjab that provides a majority of the terrorists and suicide bombers to various organisations active in Pakistan's tribal regions, thus negates the existing hypothesis that insurgency in tribal areas is driven by indigenous groups and bolster the author's arguments regarding the presence of Taliban and other outlawed organisations in Punjab. The author states that after the US attacks on Al-Qaeda and Taliban in Afghanistan, most of the Al-Qaeda leaders took shelter inPunjab. A majority of Al-Qaeda leaders arrested in Pakistan, including Khalid Muhammad Sheikh, Abu Zubeida and Abu Khalfan, were arrested from the Punjab cities of Rawalpindi, Faisalabad and Gujarat. Punjabi Taliban is based on his unparalleled access into the terrorist organisations and provides a unique insight into this new phrase, in the ongoing struggle against terrorism.
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Pentagon Press Terror Challenge in South Asia and Prospect of
Book SynopsisIn modern times, terrorism has emerged as a scourge and South Asia is the region where terrorist groups of almost all varieties have operated. However, countering the challenge from terrorism came on the international agenda only after the attacks of 9/11. This book is an attempt to study the problem of terrorism in South Asia, which has often been perceived at its hub. The contributors to the volume belonging to South Asian region have provided valuable insights on the issue of terrorism and have also suggested measures to deal with the problem. They consider terrorism as a phenomenon that has been harmful to society, economy and polity of the South Asian nations. At the same time they also point out that there should not be overemphasis on the use of force. In fact, a calibrated use of force is likely to be more effective. Ultimately, if terrorism is to be comprehensively defeated then ideologies and root causes that propel it further need to be tackled properly.
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Pentagon Press After Abbottabad: Terror to Turmoil in Pakistan
Book SynopsisThe US strike at Abbottabad which resulted in the elimination of Osama bin Laden is a turning point in the war of terror that began post 9/11. It is also a pebble in the pond whose ripples were felt across nations. The relationship of Pakistan and the US were strained to a large extent thanks to the US keeping the Pakistan forces out of the loop about the strike at the compound in which Osama bin Laden was killed. Since that incident Pakistan has seen internal turmoil and tried hard to come to grips with it. The Pakistan Army and ISI were literally caught with their pants down. The failed intelligence has stripped them of their supposed invincibility. The politicians in Pakistan are daring to make deals with the US without the blessing of the Pakistan Army. The balance of power in the nation is shifting and new players are emerging in the game. Pakistan is not the only nation which is adversely affected. Afghanistan is also worried about just how the 2014 withdrawal of NATO troops is likely to affect its very sovereignty with the Taliban, a fast ally of the Al Qaeda, resumes terror attacks as part of its ''Spring Offensive.'' The repeated bomb blasts around Kabul is a sign that the Taliban is very much around and waiting for its chance to over throw the present government. India lives with the uncertainty of volatile neighbours. It may be the largest nation, but it is not clearly the most powerful. Dealing with an unreasonable enemy whose sole rallying point is maintaining India as a common enemy for its various factions ensures that India will not be breathing easy even after Abbottabad.
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Pentagon Press Islamist Challenge in West Asia: Doctrinal and
Book SynopsisThis book, is not only relevant to the times but is an argument for the PMF and CAPF to sharpen and hone its skills for it to perform the role it is cut out to. With key recommendations and analysis, the author charts out clear road maps for each constituent of the PMF and CAPF in better execution of their tasks in these critical times. The PMF and CAPF, today, occupy India national security landscape. It has to become a viable national security instrument to enable its armed forces to provide deterrence to a rising China, increasingly cohorting militarily with Pakistan. Will the PMF and CAPF be the phalanx it is meant to be?
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India Research Press War on Islam
Book SynopsisA revised collection of essays on the war on terror challenges myths perpetuated by the US media, providing insight into global affairs and American reputation. It aims to dispel misconceptions about Islam, promote international understanding, and offer a balanced view of Muslim culture and religion.
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Aditya Books Osama Bin Laden's Al Qaida: Profile of a
Book SynopsisThe book provides a comprehensive overview of al-Qaida's history, operations, and global impact, aiming to demystify the group and highlight its significance as a major challenge for the international community in the 21st century.
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Saurabh Publishing House Terrorism & Violence
Book SynopsisBook on terrorism and violence of today world
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Pentagon Press India-Nigeria Experience in combating Terrorism
Book SynopsisThe United Service Institution of India (USI) and the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) have taken an initiative to collaborate to document experiences and methodology of dealing with the terrorism and insurgencies in their respective nations. India and Nigeria are dealing with the violent extremism, secessionist movements and insurgencies due to economic, political and social reasons. Both nations have suffered economically and the conflicts are affecting internal harmony and social fabric of the states. The challenge to the governments is to restore peace, harmony and economic development. The overall objective of the joint study is to learn the lessons from the Indian and Nigerian experiences of dealing with the violent extremism, insurgency and militancy.
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University Press of Southern Denmark In the Name of God: The Afghan Connection & the
Book SynopsisJan Aagaard and Lars Erslev Andersen discuss the evolution of the global terrorist landscape during the past three decades. The most profound developments they identify are, first, the shift in the gravity of terrorism from the Syrian-controlled Biqa Valley in Lebanon to Afghanistan; second the background shift in the epicentre of International terrorism from Afghanistan to Iraq, and third, the newest land of jihad; and fourth the morphing of Al Queda from a group into a global movement. In this important work, Aagaard and Andersen provide the background information, both the understanding and the knowledge for the West to formulate and develop a response beyond operational counter terrorism...
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Amaryllis The Caliphate's Soldiers: The Lashkar-e-Tayyeba's
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Pentagon Press Terrorism in Indian Ocean Region
Book SynopsisThe Indian Ocean is the world`s third-largest body of water through which cross the vital sea lanes that help feed some of Asia`s largest economies. Nearly 80 per cent of the world`s seaborne trade in oil passes through the choke-points in these sea lanes of which 40 percent passes through the Strait of Hormuz, 35 per cent through the Strait of Malacca, and 8 per cent through the Bab el-Mandab Strait. This makes the Indian Ocean of vital importance.The Indian Ocean Rim has 26 littoral states and is home to 2.3 billion people. These states as well as their immediate hinterland vary in terms of geography, population, culture, political structures and economic development. But all of them are impacted by the phenomenon of terrorism and of growing incidents of piracy in and around the Horn of Africa. Today, it is in the Indian Ocean Region that a large majority of armed conflicts are currently taking place.This book is a compendium of the proceedings of the third Counter Terrorism Conference organised by India Foundation and the Government of Haryana (CTC 2017) with focus on terrorism in the Indian Ocean Region. As in the earlier two conferences organised by India Foundation, CTC 2017 brought together a galaxy of political and thought leaders from India and across the world to highlight various aspects of the subject.The book highlights how countries across the region are handling counter terrorism. The approaches may differ, but they aim to achieve the same result. Most importantly, what comes out clearly is the fact that terrorism can no longer be viewed as a problem of any one affected country; because of its global ramifications, it has to be fought as a joint regional and global effort. The radicalisation of sections of the population, the steps needed to counter its spread and also de-radicalise those affected populations have been emphasised in this volume. Fighting the scourge of terrorism would perforce have to be a united effort encompassing many fronts. States that use terrorism as an instrument of state policy would need to be addressed to eliminate it.
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Pentagon Press Combating Terrorism: Evolving Asian Perspectives
Book SynopsisThis anthology of essays traverses a wide range of issues exploring the inconsistencies in the global war on terror, and brings together diverse perspectives from eminent practitioners, academics, technologists and civil society from Asia. It takes the conversation beyond the academic realm by delving into first person accounts from authors who are living and fighting terrorism in the heart of conflict zones in the region. The book navigates the conceptual challenges encountered during norm building efforts to counter terrorism, identifies ideologies and drivers fuelling this transnational resurgence of extremist violence, examines how technology is changing the nature of conflict and explores in depth the growing shadow of terrorism, steadily expanding from South West Asia, to the extended outposts in South Asia and South East Asia. Most importantly, it debates the absence of effective counter-narratives to counter terrorism and offers ideas to build upon a reservoir of best practices by countries in the region.
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Westland Publications Limited An Ordinary Man's Guide to Radicalism: Growing
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Gefen Publishing House Debunking the Bull: For Seekers of Another Tack
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Gefen Publishing House Living Beyond Terrorism: Israeli Stories of Hope
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Dekel Publishing House Terror Bombing, the New Urban Threat: Practical
Book SynopsisTerrorism has become a virtually daily news item, and a tragic part of our lives. It is estimated that there are more than five hundred different terrorist groups world-wide. In this innovative and highly relevant book, the authors stress ways in which local agencies can mitigate and respond to the effects of the worst acts of terror faced by urban authorities. The authors combine theory and practice, citing incidents around the world (including the devastating attack on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington D.C.), while emphasising Israel''s special experience in this field. In light of the increasing threat of terrorist acts and the rising interest in emergency management, this book provides solid background for governmental officials and emergency response personnel who are seeking to understand one of the most dangerous threats to modern life.
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Penguin Random House SEA Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday Massacre: Lessons for
Book SynopsisRadical Islam is an enduring global challenge that presents a national and international security threat. Instigation by hate preachers, inadequate government, societal attention, religious and reciprocal radicalization have allowed this threat to manifest into terrorist violence. Extremist ideologies have infiltrated religious, educational, and digital spaces and thus, terrorism’s shadow continues to shroud the safety and stability of countries and communities worldwide today.On 21 April 2019, the world’s most dangerous threat movement, the Islamic State, mounted one of its deadliest attacks in Sri Lanka. The surge of fear, suspicion, and prejudice following what is now known as ‘Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Massacre’ fragmented the country, imbuing hatred and anger against the Muslim community. Years later, the radicalization pipeline remains intact, and the threat persists. With the global expansion of the Islamic State and al-Qaeda, will the world witness attacks of a similar or greater scale in the future?Equal parts treatise and reference material, this book answers this question by tracing the genesis, threat trajectory, and aftermath of the bombings and the personalities behind them. With unprecedented access to accounts from Islamic State detainees, affected families, intelligence specialists, and investigators, the book reflects on lessons learned and provides insight into how such attacks are organized and what measures can be taken to prevent or respond to these threats effectively.
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Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Focus on Terrorism. Volume 16
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Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Domestic Terrorism and Violent Extremism Background Issues and Strategies
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HarperCollins Publishers THE SUICIDE FACTORY Abu Hamza and the Finsbury Park Mosque
Book SynopsisTwo veteran journalists tell the inside story of convicted hate-monger Abu Hamza, his infamous Finsbury Park Mosque and how it turned out a generation of militants willing to die – and kill – for their cause…
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HarperCollins Triple Cross How bin Ladens Master Spy Penetrated the CIA the Green Be rets and Why Patrick Fitzgerald Failed to Stop Him
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Oxford University Press Unholy War
Book SynopsisThe devastating September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon left us stunned, angry, and uncomprehending. As it became clear that these horrifying acts had been committed in the name of Islam, we struggled to understand how religion could be used to justify the slaughter of innocents. The media, the government, and ordinary citizens alike sought answers to questions about Islam and its adherents. Who are the Muslim extremists who perpetrate such deeds? Why do they hate us? What do they hope to achieve? Does Islam really teach that such terrorists are holy warriors who will be rewarded with everlasting bliss? In this level-headed and authoritative book, John L. Esposito, one of the world''s most respected scholars of political Islam, provides answers to these and many other questions that have arisen in the wake of the attacks. He clearly and carefully explains the teachings of Islam--the Quran, the example of the Prophet, Islamic law--about jihad or holy war, the useTrade ReviewThis is a masterly and indispensable guide ... it should be required reading * The Independent *
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Oxford University Press, USA Reliving Karbala
Book SynopsisIn 680 C.E., a small band of the Prophet Muhammads family and their followers, led by his grandson, Husain, rose up in a rebellion against the ruling caliph, Yazid. The family and its supporters, hopelessly outnumbered, were massacred at Karbala, in modern-day Iraq. The story of Karbala is the cornerstone of institutionalized devotion and mourning for millions of Shii Muslims. Apart from its appeal to the Shii community, invocations of Karbala have also come to govern mystical and reformist discourses in the larger Muslim world. Indeed, Karbala even serves as the archetypal resistance and devotional symbol for many non-Muslims. Until now, though, little scholarly attention has been given to the widespread and varied employment of the Karbala event. In Reliving Karbala, Syed Akbar Hyder examines the myriad ways that the Karbala symbol has provided inspiration in South Asia, home to the worlds largest Muslim population. Rather than a unified reading of Islam, Hyder reveals multiple, Trade ReviewReliving Karbala is a significant contribution to the existing scholarship on Karbala. Hyder adds vitality and depth to his analysis through a range of personal anecdotes, including memories of his own experience of growing up between cultures. This book is an invaluable resource from whcih students of various disciplines will benefit. * American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences *Table of ContentsNOTES ON TRANSCRIPTION; NOTES; GLOSSARY; BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Clarendon Press Brigands with a Cause Brigandage and Irredentism in Modern Greece 18211912
Book SynopsisExamining both brigandage and irredentism in Greece since the War of Independence, this work traces the links between the two, their impact on Greek politics and statecraft, and their influence on the modern Greek state. It aims to separate reality from myth in examining the forces and factors involved in turning brigands into national heroes.Trade Review'outstanding study ... Koliopoulos traces in meticulous detail the ebb and flow between internal brigandage and external irredentism ... In terms of originality, the use of a wide array of little known sources, and the clarity of his argument, John Koliopoulos has shown he has no superior among historians of modern Greece.' Times Higher Education Supplement
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Oxford University Press Conceptualizing Terrorism
Book SynopsisConceptualizing Terrorism argues that, in the post 9/11 world, the need for an internationally agreed definition of terrorism is more important than it has ever been, despite the challenges that such an endeavour presents. Indeed, in a global context, where the term is often applied selectively and pejoratively according to where one''s interests lie, there is a real need to instill some analytical quality into the concept of terrorism, not least in order to prevent the term being manipulated to justify all manner of counter-terrorism responses. Not only is this important for the policymaking context but it is also an imperative task within academia - in order to strengthen the theoretical foundation of terrorism studies, for all other terrorism related theories rest on what one means by terrorism in the first place. Written from an academic perspective, the book explores the prospects for terrorism as an analytical concept. Arguing that the essence of this particular form of politicalTrade ReviewIn a world in which terrorist events have become a daily norm, Anthony Richards offers a succinct and objective approach to the definition of terrorism. His purpose-based conception is a real step closer to and should become a central part of a long overdue and universally agreed definition. * Lord Carlile of Berriew, former Independent Reviewer of UK Terrorism Legislation. *An impressively serious-minded and compelling study of an enduringly vital issue. An important book, and one which deserves to be widely read. * Richard English, University of St Andrews *Table of Contents1. Introduction ; 2. The Importance of an Agreed Definition of Terrorism ; 3. The Evolution of the Definitional Debate - The Policymaking Perspective ; 4. The Meaning of Terrorism - An Academic Perspective ; 5. Three Preliminary Assumptions When Approaching the Conceptualisation of Terrorism ; 6. Implications of the Assumption that Non-Civilians and Combatants Can Also Be Victims of Terrorism ; 7. What Terrorism Is Not ; 8. Drawing a Distinction Between Political 'Terror' and 'Terrorism' ; 9. Further Potential Components of a Definition of Terrorism ; 10. Conclusion
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Oxford University Press Be Very Afraid
Trade ReviewA solidly resourced, cogently analyzed, and persuasively argued brief. * Publishers Weekly *Table of ContentsIntroduction ; 1. Perilous Times ; 2. The Nuclear-Haunted Era ; 3. What to Mobilize Against ; 4. Waging War on Terror ; 5. Weapons of Mass Destruction ; 6. Panics and Pandemics ; 7. Environmental Catastrophe ; 8. Setting a New Agenda ; 9. The Call for Action ; Notes ; Selected Bibliography ; Index
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Palgrave MacMillan UK Emotional Governance Politics Media and Terror
Book SynopsisThis lucid and original work argues for a new style of political leadership, one which pays deliberate and sophisticated attention to the emotional dynamics of the public. A case study of terrorism, as a highly emotional topic and as a key political issue in many liberal democracies, grounds the book's ideas in today's political landscape.Trade Review'This is a rich book and its strengths lie in its capacity to provoke further work on both contemporary political debates and policy: asylum and immigration, international terrorism, possession of economic resources, climate change and environmental risk would all benefit from Richards' approach.' War and MediaTable of ContentsIntroduction PART I: A DEMOCRACY OF FEELINGS Shaping the Public Mind The Rise of Therapeutic Culture Global Passions PART II: THE BIAS AGAINST HOPE Journalism as Emotional Labour Rottweilers Savage Democracy Challenging the Media Bias PART III: THE SEARCH FOR CONNECTION Politics as Emotional Labour Poor Emotional Governance PART IV: TERROR IN THE PUBLIC MIND The Four Factors of Fear Terrorism and the Emotional Public From Emotional Audit to Communication Strategy PART V: REPAIRING LEADERSHIP Market Failures Deferring to Reality
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Palgrave MacMillan Us The Muslim Brotherhood The Organization and Policies of a Global Islamist Movement Middle East in Focus
Book SynopsisThe Muslim Brotherhood is the oldest and most important international Islamist group. Aside from strong organizations in Egypt, Jordan, Syria—where it provides the main opposition—and its Palestinian offshoot Hamas which rules the Gaza Strip, the Brotherhood has become active in Europe and North America.Trade Review"This is a wide-ranging, pithy, and painstakingly thorough collection, at once gripping and informative. It fills a critical lacuna in Middle East Studies and in the study of Islamist groups in particular, which, although already impressive in the breadth of their literature, remain mostly on the order of hagiographies and eloquent apologetics, more often than not justifying Islamism rather than mining its history and subjecting it to the honest critic s scalpel. Barry Rubin s collection has distinguished itself from the rest quite brilliantly here, supplementing the field with a refreshing dispassionate treatment of the Brotherhoods, and providing specialists, students and the general public with an alternative reading to common platitudes currently dominating the field. What s more, Rubin and the other contributors to this volume did that with alacrity, penetrating attention to detail, scrupulous plumbing of sources, and a pellucid jargon-free style making this collection at once instructive and strikingly accessible." - Franck Salameh, Boston CollegeTable of ContentsComparing Muslim Brotherhoods; B.Rubin The Middle East Yusuf al-Qaradawi: Portrait of the Muslim Brotherhood's Ideological Guide; A.Belén Soage The Muslim Brothers in Egypt; A.Belén Soage & J.Fuentelsaz Franganillo The Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan; H.Escobar The Syrian Muslim Brotherhood; R.Rabil Hamas: The Palestinian Muslim Brotherhood; H.Frisch Europe and the West The Muslim Brotherhood in Europe; L.Vidino The Very Model of a British Muslim Brotherhood; D.Rich The Muslim Brotherhood in France; F.Khosrokhavar The Muslim Brotherhood in Germany; G.Steinberg The Muslim Brotherhood in North America; A.Lapin
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