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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Greenberg . . . a longtime critic of expanded state power after 9/11, draws a straight line between the early U.S. response to the attacks and the abuses of the Trump administration."---Quinta Jurecic, Washington Post"Subtle Tools strikes a . . . note of guarded hope for the rule of law against populist lawlessness."---Jonathan Stevenson, Survival"This is an expertly researched cri de coeur regarding recapturing the processes and procedures of American democracy, which Greenberg (Fordham Univ. School of Law) argues were lost in the 20 years between the 9/11 attacks and the present." * Choice *

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Book SynopsisReveals how George W. Bush's religious fundamentalism has been transformed into political policy.Trade Review'Not merely a work of great analytical insight, it is a book of moral precision, even courage' -- Robert M. Entman, Author, Projections of Power: Framing News, Public Opinion and U.S. Foreign Policy'An original and timely examination of contemporary US politics and the role of the media in permitting grave assaults on democratic practices and values. Domke brilliantly dissects the rhetoric and reality of what he terms 'political fundamentalism'' -- Robert W. McChesney, Professor, Institute of Communication ResearchUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Author, The Problem of the MediaTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments 1. Political Fundamentalism and the Bush Administration 2. Marking Boundaries 3. A 'Mission' and A 'Moment', Time and Time Again 4. The Universal Gospel of Freedom and Liberty 5. Unity, Or Else 6. Political Fundamentalism, An Echoing Press, and the Democrats 7. Renewing Democracy Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisShows the enormous impact that terrorism, often US-backed, has had on Cuban civilians. Includes many interviews with victims and their families.Trade Review'Since 1960, successive US administrations have waged an aggressive illegal war against Cuba, the human toll of which has long been ignored. Bolender's book corrects this ignorance, offering a true people's history of perseverance. Highly recommended' -- Greg Grandin, Professor of History at New York University and author of Empire's Workshop: Latin America, the United States, and the Rise of the New Imperialism (2006).Counter-narratives are always welcomed: a way to develop new perspectives and challenge old perceptions. Voices From the Other Side is especially timely, for it turns the prevailing paradigm of terrorism on its head: in this instance, Cuba as object of a policy of sanctions, subversion, and sabotage as experienced in the daily lives of the Cuban people. -- Louis A. Pérez, Jr, University of North Carolina at Chapel HillTable of ContentsAcknowledgement Introduction by Noam Chomsky 1. The Unknown War 2. Cubana Airlines 3. Hotel bombings 4. Operation Peter Pan 5. Biological terrorism 6. Boca de Samá 7. Caibarién and the Fishermen 8. Literacy Campaign 9. Cine Mobile 10. La Coubre 11. Department Stores 12. Pinar Del Rio cinema 13. The Cuban national identity 14. The Cuban Five Notes Index

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Book SynopsisEchoes of Kandahar on the streets of Britain – how counterinsurgency in the Middle East is applied at homeTrade Review'In this compelling journey Sabir spells out the excruciating process of being made an extension of the 'war on terror'. Were he an employee of a pogrom pushing, state suckling think-tank, he may have a show on LBC, a column in The Times or even an OBE by now. Instead, he has complex trauma and the shadow of an invasive and voyeuristic state surveillance stalking him. Sabir's writing shows with such clarity and eloquence how communities of struggle can resist and fight back. Thank you for raising your voice and persevering in the face of state violence' -- Lowkey, poet and rapper'An instant classic. No other book portrays the traumatising effects of British state violence with more power or lucidity. Sabir's struggle to resist and overcome injustice is an inspiration' -- Arun Kundnani, author of 'The Muslims are Coming! Islamophobia, Extremism, and the Domestic War on Terror''Discussions of Islamophobia are greatly deficient when they fail to tackle the ways in which the Muslim community has been perpetually securitised in uniquely nefarious ways. Rizwaan offers a compelling breakdown of what that has looked like through his own tragic experience' -- Omar Suleiman, scholar, civil rights leader, writer and public speaker'Rizwaan Sabir's captivating recollection of his Kafkaesque experiences with the British counterterrorism apparatus illustrates with devastating clarity the long-term consequences of the Prevent program' -- Lisa Stampnitzky, Lecturer in Politics at the University of Sheffield and author of 'Disciplining Terror: How Experts Invented Terrorism''A raw, compelling account of the profound trauma, social harms and human costs generated by counter-terrorism policy' -- Professor Joe Sim, Liverpool John Moores University'A story as gripping as a thriller, a powerful account of the mechanisms and dangers of our highly dysfunctional counter-terrorism regime' -- Professor Karma Nabulsi, University of Oxford'A tour de force, unique in its combination of rigorous scholarship and the knowledge that comes from personal experience' -- Deepa Kumar, Professor of Media Studies, Rutgers University'Sabir's forensic examination of counter-terrorism sheds light on a troubling set of laws and policies that should be challenged and resisted by those who value human rights' -- Imran Khan QC, Solicitor and Higher Rights Advocate'Among countless books about the harms and damage of the global war on terror, 'The Suspect' stands out for its searing honesty, its courage and its powerful insights into the inner workings of contemporary counterterrorism' -- Richard Jackson, University of Otago, New Zealand‘Brave ... through personal testimony, The Suspect reveals in gripping detail the destructive cost of the War on Terror for Muslims around the world’ -- ‘The New Arab’‘Fascinating … this is a frightening eyeopener of a book that reveals the systemic flaws and racism in the UK’s security services’ -- ‘Blogcritics Magazine’Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword by Hicham Yezza 1. Awakening 2. A Divine Signal 3. Suspected Terrorist 4. Detention 5. Suspicious Documents 6. Interrogation 7. Seven Interviews 8. A Convenient Witness 9. The Decision 10. Accountability 11. Subject of Interest 12. An Unlawful Stop 13. Flashing Screens 14. Travelling While Muslim 15. Spies in Our Midst 16. The Trace 17. Suspicious Scholarship 18. A Safe House 19. Sensing a Set Up 20. Seeing Spies 21. Coming to America 22. A Tap on the Shoulder 23. Counterinsurgency 24. A Different Way of War 25. Global Insurgency 26. Armed Propaganda 27. A Relapse 28. Dear GCHQ 29. Trauma Triggers 30. Withdrawing Consent 31. Sharing Our Stories 32. Global Resistance 33. Healing Trauma Afterword by Aamer Anwar Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisNew, updated edition of the bestselling book that predicted post-9/11 global insecurityTrade Review'Outstanding ... combines a glimpse behind the security screens with a sharp analysis of the real global insecurities - growing inequality and unsustainability' -- 'New Internationalist''Paul Rogers is one of those dangerous people who can change your mind' -- Rear Admiral Richard Cobbold, CB, FRAeS, Former Director, Royal United Services Institution for Defence Studies'A highly respected academic, absolutely committed to grassroots change' -- 'Peace News''No other book sets out so comprehensively the dangers attached to military security - described as 'unsustainable and self-defeating' - when fundamental rethinking about the real solutions to global insecurity is crucial' -- Bruce Kent, Vice-President of the CND'This fourth edition more clearly than ever demonstrates the connections between the neoliberal economy, environmental degradation and the false assumptions of security as a state rather than human-centred problem. This book makes the argument with clarity for a total rethink of how we live together' -- Jenny Pearce, Research Professor at the Latin America and Caribbean Centre, London School of Economics'With a magisterial overview of the last half century, this book offers a prophetic yet ultimately hopeful political and social challenge: to re-think economics, the environment and security for the sake of future generations. A compelling read, it is bold and realistic, principled and pragmatic' -- The Rt Revd Nicholas Baines, Bishop of Leeds'Paul Rogers tells it as it is. If you want to really understand the global security challenges we face, then read this book. His analysis is an urgent call to act against rampant inequalities, the diffusion of violence, ecological crisis, and the militarism that underpins a security paradigm of elite control' -- Nick Ritchie, Senior Lecturer, Department of Politics, University of York'For twenty years now, the four editions of Losing Control have been analysing how the economic, environmental and security paradigms that dominate world politics have become increasingly brittle. Paul Rogers writes with realism, radicalism and, ultimately, with optimism' -- Michael Clarke, Distinguished Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, UK'A passionate, personal and, above all, thought-provoking case for a fundamental rethink of international security in the 21st century. I would strongly recommend this book to new students of security and international affairs' -- Malcolm Chalmers, Deputy Director-General of Royal United Services Institute, UKTable of ContentsPreface Abbreviations 1. A Violent Peace 2. Learning from the Cold War 3. Taming the Jungle 4. A Different Security Paradigm 5. Losing Control 6. A War-Promoting Hydra 7. The Thirty-Year War 8. ISIS and After 9. Lost Decade 10. Future Possible Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisNew, updated edition of the bestselling book that predicted post-9/11 global insecurityTrade Review'Outstanding ... combines a glimpse behind the security screens with a sharp analysis of the real global insecurities - growing inequality and unsustainability' -- 'New Internationalist''Paul Rogers is one of those dangerous people who can change your mind' -- Rear Admiral Richard Cobbold, CB, FRAeS, Former Director, Royal United Services Institution for Defence Studies'A highly respected academic, absolutely committed to grassroots change' -- 'Peace News''No other book sets out so comprehensively the dangers attached to military security - described as 'unsustainable and self-defeating' - when fundamental rethinking about the real solutions to global insecurity is crucial' -- Bruce Kent, Vice-President of the CND'This fourth edition more clearly than ever demonstrates the connections between the neoliberal economy, environmental degradation and the false assumptions of security as a state rather than human-centred problem. This book makes the argument with clarity for a total rethink of how we live together' -- Jenny Pearce, Research Professor at the Latin America and Caribbean Centre, London School of Economics'With a magisterial overview of the last half century, this book offers a prophetic yet ultimately hopeful political and social challenge: to re-think economics, the environment and security for the sake of future generations. A compelling read, it is bold and realistic, principled and pragmatic' -- The Rt Revd Nicholas Baines, Bishop of Leeds'Paul Rogers tells it as it is. If you want to really understand the global security challenges we face, then read this book. His analysis is an urgent call to act against rampant inequalities, the diffusion of violence, ecological crisis, and the militarism that underpins a security paradigm of elite control' -- Nick Ritchie, Senior Lecturer, Department of Politics, University of York'For twenty years now, the four editions of Losing Control have been analysing how the economic, environmental and security paradigms that dominate world politics have become increasingly brittle. Paul Rogers writes with realism, radicalism and, ultimately, with optimism' -- Michael Clarke, Distinguished Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, UK'A passionate, personal and, above all, thought-provoking case for a fundamental rethink of international security in the 21st century. I would strongly recommend this book to new students of security and international affairs' -- Malcolm Chalmers, Deputy Director-General of Royal United Services Institute, UKTable of ContentsPreface Abbreviations 1. A Violent Peace 2. Learning from the Cold War 3. Taming the Jungle 4. A Different Security Paradigm 5. Losing Control 6. A War-Promoting Hydra 7. The Thirty-Year War 8. ISIS and After 9. Lost Decade 10. Future Possible Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisA bold new theory of ISIS, revealing its profound impact on the very nature of contemporary political violenceTrade Review'The first serious attempt at understanding a global calamity brewed in the counter-revolutionary mobilisation against the graceful rise and spectacular spread of Arab revolutions. A groundbreaking work of political theory' -- Professor Hamid Dabashi, Columbia University, author of Authority in Islam'Objective and insightful ... Essential reading for those interested not only in ISIS but also what may follow' -- Professor Gareth Stansfield, University of Exeter, author of Iraq – People, History, Politics'A Theory of ISIS is one of the best analyses available to us. An essential book for any serious student of political violence' -- Professor Paul Rogers, Bradford University, author of Irregular War'Scrupulously scholarly and indispensable reading for any serious student of its vital and absorbing subject' -- Professor Paul H. Gilbert, University of Hull, author of New Terror, New Wars'A brilliant and ground-breaking analysis of ISIS. Unprecedented level of solid scholarship and deep insights into the complex phenomenon. A must-read for anyone interested in the study of political violence' -- Omar Ashour, Director Middle East Graduate Programme, University of Exeter, author of The De-radicalisation of Jihadists'How did ISIS come so far, so fast? And where will it go next? I have yet to see such a comprehensive examination of the group's genesis, development and motives. This book deserves to be read widely' -- Tim Sebastian, award-winning former BBC foreign correspondent and presenter of HARDtalkTable of ContentsList of Figures List of Tables List of Abbreviations Acknowledgements Introduction: The Islamic State and Political Violence in the Early Twenty-First Century 1. Al Qaeda’s Matrix 2. Apocalypse Iraq 3. From Qaedat al Jihad to Al Dawla al Islamiya 4. Modernity and the Globalised Insurgent Conclusion: Colonialism Boomerang Glossary Chronology Notes Index

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Book SynopsisAfter Terror presents sustained reflections by some of the world''s most celebrated thinkers on the most pressing question of our time: how can we find ways to defuse the ticking bombs of terrorism and excessive interventions against it? It offers an antidote to the fatalistic global holy war perspective that afflicts much contemporary thought, focusing instead on the principles, issues, and acts needed to shift course from alienation and conflict to a path of sanity and goodwill among cultures and civilizations. The central aim of the book is to advance contemporary thinking on the causes and implications of 9/11 and thus provide the essential elements of a blueprint for humanity. It features 28 original essays by some of the world''s leading public figures, scholars, and religious leaders, including Benjamin Barber, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jean Bethke Elshtain, Amitai Etzioni, Bernard Lewis, Martin Marty, Queen Noor, Joseph Nye, Judea Pearl, Jonathan Sacks, Ravi Shankar, Bishop DesmoTrade Review“If you are looking for reading that is thought-provoking, incisive, and challenging, After Terror is the perfect book to read.” Friday Times “It is good to have a work which includes within its covers the reflections of [the] President of the World Bank, an international activist who founded the International Campaign to Ban Landmines and who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997 for her extraordinary activities in clearing anti-personnel mines from battle zones, and one of the most respected of contemporary musicians. This ensures that there is something for everyone in this compilation!” Muslim World Book ReviewTable of ContentsAcknowledgments x Contributor Biographies in Brief xii Part I Introduction 1 1 Toward a More Civil Twenty-first CenturyAkbar Ahmed and Brian Forst 3 Part II The Nature and Sources of the Problem 13 2 The Simple Power of Weakness, the Complex Vulnerability of PowerZbigniew Brzezinski 15 3 Dialogue and the Echo Boom of Terror: Religious Women's Voices after 9/11Diana L. Eck 21 4 Closing Chapters of EnmityRajmohan Gandhi 29 5 Benjamin Franklin's Gift of ToleranceWalter Isaacson 36 6 God's Word and World PoliticsArchbishop Desmond Tutu 39 Part III Pathways to Dialogue and Understanding 45 7 The Role of the Media in Promoting ToleranceShashi Tharoor 47 8 Civilization, Human Rights, and Collective ResponsibilitySergio Vieira de Mello 55 9 Endless Enemies or Human SecurityJody Williams 66 10 Dialogue among Civilizations and CulturesPresident Seyed Mohammed Khatami 72 11 Transnational Moral DialoguesAmitai Etzioni 79 12 In Other People's ShoesDame Marilyn Strathern 85 13 A Universal Language, without Boundary or PrejudiceSir Ravi Shankar 90 14 Dialogue among CivilizationsKofi Annan 94 15 The Productive Airing of GrievancesLord George Carey 98 16 All of Man's TroublesEdward O. Wilson 106 17 Turning Enemies into FriendsChief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks 112 18 Security through DialogueQueen Noor of Jordan 119 19 The Power of Dialogue: Redefining "Us"Tamara Sonn 131 20 On Clash, Morality, Renaissance, and DialogueJudea Pearl 138 21 The Just War Tradition and Cultural DialogueJean Bethke Elshtain 145 22 Celebrating Differences on our Melting Pot PlanetPrince El Hassan bin Talal 149 Part IV From Concern to Action 155 23 Clash or Dialogue of Cultures?Bernard Lewis 157 24 The Fellowship of DialogueJames D. Wolfensohn 159 25 Hard Power and Soft PowerJoseph S. Nye Jr 166 26 Global Governance in an Interdependent WorldBenjamin R. Barber 171 27 Getting to Peace: Awakening the Third SideWilliam L. Ury 179 28 Risking HospitalityMartin Marty 186 Index 191

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Book SynopsisAfter Terror presents sustained reflections by some of the world''s most celebrated thinkers on the most pressing question of our time: how can we find ways to defuse the ticking bombs of terrorism and excessive interventions against it? It offers an antidote to the fatalistic global holy war perspective that afflicts much contemporary thought, focusing instead on the principles, issues, and acts needed to shift course from alienation and conflict to a path of sanity and goodwill among cultures and civilizations. The central aim of the book is to advance contemporary thinking on the causes and implications of 9/11 and thus provide the essential elements of a blueprint for humanity. It features 28 original essays by some of the world''s leading public figures, scholars, and religious leaders, including Benjamin Barber, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Jean Bethke Elshtain, Amitai Etzioni, Bernard Lewis, Martin Marty, Queen Noor, Joseph Nye, Judea Pearl, Jonathan Sacks, Ravi Shankar, Bishop DesmoTrade Review“If you are looking for reading that is thought-provoking, incisive, and challenging, After Terror is the perfect book to read.” Friday Times “It is good to have a work which includes within its covers the reflections of [the] President of the World Bank, an international activist who founded the International Campaign to Ban Landmines and who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997 for her extraordinary activities in clearing anti-personnel mines from battle zones, and one of the most respected of contemporary musicians. This ensures that there is something for everyone in this compilation!” Muslim World Book ReviewTable of ContentsAcknowledgments x Contributor Biographies in Brief xii Part I Introduction 1 1 Toward a More Civil Twenty-first CenturyAkbar Ahmed and Brian Forst 3 Part II The Nature and Sources of the Problem 13 2 The Simple Power of Weakness, the Complex Vulnerability of PowerZbigniew Brzezinski 15 3 Dialogue and the Echo Boom of Terror: Religious Women's Voices after 9/11Diana L. Eck 21 4 Closing Chapters of EnmityRajmohan Gandhi 29 5 Benjamin Franklin's Gift of ToleranceWalter Isaacson 36 6 God's Word and World PoliticsArchbishop Desmond Tutu 39 Part III Pathways to Dialogue and Understanding 45 7 The Role of the Media in Promoting ToleranceShashi Tharoor 47 8 Civilization, Human Rights, and Collective ResponsibilitySergio Vieira de Mello 55 9 Endless Enemies or Human SecurityJody Williams 66 10 Dialogue among Civilizations and CulturesPresident Seyed Mohammed Khatami 72 11 Transnational Moral DialoguesAmitai Etzioni 79 12 In Other People's ShoesDame Marilyn Strathern 85 13 A Universal Language, without Boundary or PrejudiceSir Ravi Shankar 90 14 Dialogue among CivilizationsKofi Annan 94 15 The Productive Airing of GrievancesLord George Carey 98 16 All of Man's TroublesEdward O. Wilson 106 17 Turning Enemies into FriendsChief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks 112 18 Security through DialogueQueen Noor of Jordan 119 19 The Power of Dialogue: Redefining "Us"Tamara Sonn 131 20 On Clash, Morality, Renaissance, and DialogueJudea Pearl 138 21 The Just War Tradition and Cultural DialogueJean Bethke Elshtain 145 22 Celebrating Differences on our Melting Pot PlanetPrince El Hassan bin Talal 149 Part IV From Concern to Action 155 23 Clash or Dialogue of Cultures?Bernard Lewis 157 24 The Fellowship of DialogueJames D. Wolfensohn 159 25 Hard Power and Soft PowerJoseph S. Nye Jr 166 26 Global Governance in an Interdependent WorldBenjamin R. Barber 171 27 Getting to Peace: Awakening the Third SideWilliam L. Ury 179 28 Risking HospitalityMartin Marty 186 Index 191

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Book SynopsisWhat does it mean to be secure? In the global news, we hear stories daily about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, about domestic-level conflicts around the world, about the challenges of cybersecurity and social security.Trade ReviewWinner of the Choice award for Outstanding Academic Title "Through a vast review of the security literature, Detraz makes an excellent case for the greater understanding and incorporation of gender in security studies."—LSE Review of Books "An essential read for every IR and feminist scholar and student seeking deeper understandings of current events in the field."—Central European Journal of International and Security Studies "Should be a key text for students of security studies. It is also a powerful introduction for gender scholars to understand how security discourses not only use, but also create, particular constructions of gender."—Feminist & Women's Studies Association Blog "International Security and Gender is a complex and critical overview of the field of gender and security, which familiarizes readers with the field in a fair and even-handed manner and provides forward-looking challenges to the field's research agendas."—Laura Sjoberg, University of Florida "Nicole Detraz's book presents a comprehensive and well-written introduction to what it means to approach international security through gendered lenses. A highly valuable contribution to the current security debate, it shows persuasively the central place of gender. Convincingly, it argues that security studies miss something crucial when gender remains invisible in debates on militarization, peacebuilding, terrorism, as well as human, environmental, and climate security. It urges students to enlarge the scope of security and question key concepts, while also suggesting ways toward change and emancipation."—Annica Kronsell, Lund University "In an essential contribution to the growing field of feminist security studies, Detraz shows impeccably how asking feminist questions about a range of security issues leads us to understand the gendered aspects of vulnerabilities and threats, ultimately helping to formulate reflexive, rather than simplistic, policies to bring about human emancipation."—Catia Cecilia Confortini, Wellesley CollegeTable of ContentsAcknowledgments vi 1 Understanding Gender in Security Debates 1 2 Gendered Militarization and Militarism 24 3 Gender in Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding 64 4 A Gendered Understanding of Terrorism 94 5 Human Security and Gender 131 6 Gender, Security, and Environment 165 Conclusion: Th e Contributions of Gender Lenses to Security 198 References 212 Index 241

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Book SynopsisThis volume re-examines 9/11’s effect on North American security policy and international relations from a trilateral rather than a bilateral perspective.Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Changing Contours of North American Security / Jonathan Paquin and Patrick JamesPart 1: Theoretical Explanations of Post-9/11 Security Relations1 Was 9/11 a Watershed? / Charles F. Doran2 The Homeland Security Dilemma: Assessing the Implications for Canada-US Border Security Negotiations / Frank P. Harvey3 Toward Greater Opportunism: Balancing and Bandwagoning in Canada-US Relations / Justin Massie4 Canada, the United States, and Continental Security after 9/11: An Assessment Based on Attribution Theory / Mark Paradis and Patrick James5 Canada-US Security Cooperation under the Security and Prosperity Partnership: An Autopsy Report / Jonathan Paquin and Louis BélangerPart 2: Significant Developments in North American Security and Defence6 The Disintegrative Effects of North America’s Securitization on the Canada-Mexico Relationship / Stephen Clarkson7 Mexico’s Ambiguous Foreign Policy toward North America / Athanasios Hristoulas8 From the Border Partnership Agreement to the Twenty-First-Century Border: Enforcing Security on the US-Mexico Border / Isabelle Vagnoux9 National Interest or Self-Interest? Advocacy Think Tanks, 9/11, and the Future of North American Security / Donald E. Abelson10 A Common “Bilateral” Vision: North American Defence Cooperation, 2001-12 / Philippe Lagassé11 Defence Policy and the Aerospace and Defence Industry in North America: The Changing Contours of the Post-9/11 Era / Yan Cimon12 The Canada-US Alliance in the Post-9/11 Context: Any Room for Mexico? / David G. HaglundConclusion: Continental Security – What Now? / Jonathan Paquin and Patrick JamesBibliography; Index

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Book SynopsisAn investigative account of the still-unsolved assassination of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme, a major figure in world politics and an ardent opponent of apartheid, shot dead on the streets of Stockholm in February 1986.Trade ReviewBlood on the Snow is a melodramatic title, but the story of the 1980s murder of a Scandinavian politician so stretches skepticism and credulity that any sober, dry-as-dust academic treatment would have jarred. Jan Bondeson's involved, committed approach is the best way to do full justice to the complexity of an astounding case.... I doubt if the massively tangled web round Olof Palme's killing will inspire a more engrossing or a better-researched book. * Times Literary Supplement *Bondeson explores a variety of assassination theories that have arisen amid a botched police investigation, conflicting witness testimonies, and Palme's celebrity status.... Bondeson delves into the nature of the investigation and the uncertain guilt of the convicted killer—issues that have captivated Swedes and others for almost 20 years. * Library Journal *On February 28, 1986, at 11:21 p.m., Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was fatally shot while walking toward a Stockholm subway station. Jan Bondeson, a doctor, scientist, and investigator of unsolved mysteries, has written an extraordinarily penetrating book on the case, complete with a vivid minute-by-minute account of the crime as well as a detailed description of the failed police investigation and, best of all, a keen analysis of the byzantine political and financial intrigues in which Palme had been involved. * Wall Street Journal *Palme was a fascinating politician; an aristocrat and deeply committed socialist. He supported Castro's Cuba, thus guaranteeing he fell out with the US. He was hated by the opposition who accused him of everything from homosexuality to being a KGB spy so, not surprisingly, when he was murdered the rumour mills began grinding and a cycle of fantastic explanations and bizarre conspiracy theories emerged. In this well-written book Jan Bondeson attempts to explain why Palme was killed. The result is a non-fiction work that reads like a Tom Clancy political thriller. * Sydney Morning Herald *

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Book SynopsisGregory D. Koblentz provides a comprehensive analysis of the unique challenges that biological weapons pose for international security.Trade ReviewLiving Weapons is a succinct, highly readable analysis of the unique challenges presented by biological weapons. Koblentz provides an excellent summary of the historic utilities and disutilities posed by biological weapons to international actors and the potential erosion of constraints on their future use. Highly recommended. * Choice *A readable, succinct, yet through review of the myriad issues surrounding biodefense from a policy perspective.... More importantly, Living Weapons provides a disturbing yet refreshing look at the myriad obstacles confronting those who would play a role—whether political, diplomatic, or scientific—in attempting to rein in the use of biology in war and terror. * Emerging Infectious Diseases *Koblentz provides an up-to-date and comprehensive analysis of biological weapons as a strategic problem that should become the standard text in the field.... The book draws lessons about intelligence, verification, and oversight, and also about what strategic value the offending countries sought to extract by pursuing such weapons.... Through a careful examination of actual cases, Koblentz has done his best to get the true measure of the bioterrorist threat. * Foreign Affairs *Koblentz thoroughly addresses the wide range of challenges that biological weapons pose to countries in the 21st century.... He explores these issues by weaving together historical information on Iraqi, Russian, South African, and Soviet biological weapons programs with analysis of the scientific and security challenges biological weapons present... [and] he recommends several possible ways for countries to decrease, unilaterally and multilaterally, the threat posed by biological weapons. * Arms Control Today *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Threat of Biological Weapons 1. Offense, Defense, and Deterrence 2. Verification 3. Oversight 4. Intelligence 5. Biological Terrorism Conclusion: Reducing the Danger Posed by Biological Weapons

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Book SynopsisWhy do terrorist organizations use children to support their cause and carry out their activities? Small Arms uncovers the brutal truth behind the mobilization of children by terrorist groups. Mia Bloom and John Horgan show us the grim underbelly of society that allows and even encourages the use of children to conduct terrorist activities...Trade ReviewDrawing on a wide body of case studies, the authors examine the many ways child soldiers are drawn into their roles—which, in the end, usually turn out to be as cannon fodder.... Of interest to military planners as well as workers in the humanitarian aid/NGO sphere. * Kirkus Reviews *[Arabic language review] * Hafryat *The lack of universally generalizable policy recommendations may be off-putting for those looking for easy solutions, but if describing the phenomenon is the first step to understanding it, then this work is essential reading. * Choice *Small Arms: Children and Terrorism is an important, timely, and interdisciplinary work that offers new insight into the issue of children in conflict. * H-Net H-War *Small Arms is a must-read for policymakers and planners working on counterterrorism strategy. With so little existing political science scholarship in this arena, Bloom and Horgan earn the dubious distinction of providing the most comprehensive overview of children and terrorism. * Joint Forces Quarterly *Bloom and Horgan's Small Arms: Children and Terrorism is an engagingly written, conceptually coherent contribution to scholarship around the use of children by violent extremist organizations (VEOs), with special consideration given to how these practices contrast with the use of child soldiers by other armed groups. * Terrorism & Political Violence *Bloom and Horgan have done a masterful job of building their argument and demonstrating their concepts without lingering on the worst aspects of their subject. It belongs on the shelf of any individual interested in modern conflicts and should be of enormous utility in a wide variety of undergraduate courses. * H-Net *Bloom and Horgan offer a tour de force of the critical issue of children and terrorism. Their book is a must-read for anyone interested in getting the full and disturbing picture of contemporary terrorism. * PERSPECTIVES ON POLITICS *Small Arms: Children and Terrorism addresses an important issue in terrorism literature—the use of children to carry out acts of terrorism worldwide. [The book] highlights a topic rapidly growing in prevalence around the world, and future military leaders must learn how to deal with this new pandemic problem. * The US Army War College Quarterly *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments 1. What Is a Child? 2. Child Soldiers versus Children in Terrorist Groups 3. Learning to Hate: Socialization and Cultural Influences 4. Pathways to Involvement: Coercion 5. Pathways to Involvement: Consensus and Cultures of Martyrdom 6. Experiences, Apprenticeships, and Careers in Terror 7. Leaving Terrorism Behind 8. An End or a New Beginning? Notes Index

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Book SynopsisBiological weapons are widely feared, yet rarely used. Biological weapons were the first weapon prohibited by an international treaty, yet the proliferation of these weapons increased after they were banned in 1972. Biological weapons are frequently called ''the poor man''s atomic bomb,'' yet they cannot provide the same deterrent capability as nuclear weapons. One of my goals in this book is to explain the underlying principles of these apparent paradoxes.from Living Weapons Biological weapons are the least well understood of the so-called weapons of mass destruction. Unlike nuclear and chemical weapons, biological weapons are composed of, or derived from, living organisms. In Living Weapons, Gregory D. Koblentz provides a comprehensive analysis of the unique challenges that biological weapons pose for international security. At a time when the United States enjoys overwhelming conventional military superiority, biological weapons have emerged as an attractive Trade ReviewLiving Weapons is a succinct, highly readable analysis of the unique challenges presented by biological weapons. Koblentz provides an excellent summary of the historic utilities and disutilities posed by biological weapons to international actors and the potential erosion of constraints on their future use. Highly recommended. * Choice *A readable, succinct, yet through review of the myriad issues surrounding biodefense from a policy perspective.... More importantly, Living Weapons provides a disturbing yet refreshing look at the myriad obstacles confronting those who would play a role—whether political, diplomatic, or scientific—in attempting to rein in the use of biology in war and terror. * Emerging Infectious Diseases *Koblentz provides an up-to-date and comprehensive analysis of biological weapons as a strategic problem that should become the standard text in the field.... The book draws lessons about intelligence, verification, and oversight, and also about what strategic value the offending countries sought to extract by pursuing such weapons.... Through a careful examination of actual cases, Koblentz has done his best to get the true measure of the bioterrorist threat. * Foreign Affairs *Koblentz thoroughly addresses the wide range of challenges that biological weapons pose to countries in the 21st century.... He explores these issues by weaving together historical information on Iraqi, Russian, South African, and Soviet biological weapons programs with analysis of the scientific and security challenges biological weapons present... [and] he recommends several possible ways for countries to decrease, unilaterally and multilaterally, the threat posed by biological weapons. * Arms Control Today *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Threat of Biological Weapons 1. Offense, Defense, and Deterrence 2. Verification 3. Oversight 4. Intelligence 5. Biological Terrorism Conclusion: Reducing the Danger Posed by Biological Weapons

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Book SynopsisThe Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme, a major figure in world politics and an ardent opponent of apartheid, was shot dead on the streets of Stockholm in February 1986. At the time of his death, Palme was deeply involved in Middle East diplomacy and was working under UN auspices to end the Iran-Iraq war. Across Scandinavia, Palme''s killing had an impact similar to that of the Kennedy assassinations in the United Statesand it ignited nearly as many conspiracy theories. Interest in the Palme slaying was most recently stirred by reports of the death of Christer Pettersson, who was tried for the murder twice, convicted the first time, and then acquitted on appeal.In his investigative account of Palme''s still-unsolved murder, the historian Jan Bondeson meticulously recreates the assassination and its aftermath. Like the best works of crime fiction, this book puts the victim and his death into social context. Bondeson''s work, however, is noteworthy for its dispassionate treatmenTrade ReviewBlood on the Snow is a melodramatic title, but the story of the 1980s murder of a Scandinavian politician so stretches skepticism and credulity that any sober, dry-as-dust academic treatment would have jarred. Jan Bondeson's involved, committed approach is the best way to do full justice to the complexity of an astounding case.... I doubt if the massively tangled web round Olof Palme's killing will inspire a more engrossing or a better-researched book. * Times Literary Supplement *Bondeson explores a variety of assassination theories that have arisen amid a botched police investigation, conflicting witness testimonies, and Palme's celebrity status.... Bondeson delves into the nature of the investigation and the uncertain guilt of the convicted killer—issues that have captivated Swedes and others for almost 20 years. * Library Journal *On February 28, 1986, at 11:21 p.m., Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was fatally shot while walking toward a Stockholm subway station. Jan Bondeson, a doctor, scientist, and investigator of unsolved mysteries, has written an extraordinarily penetrating book on the case, complete with a vivid minute-by-minute account of the crime as well as a detailed description of the failed police investigation and, best of all, a keen analysis of the byzantine political and financial intrigues in which Palme had been involved. * Wall Street Journal *Palme was a fascinating politician; an aristocrat and deeply committed socialist. He supported Castro's Cuba, thus guaranteeing he fell out with the US. He was hated by the opposition who accused him of everything from homosexuality to being a KGB spy so, not surprisingly, when he was murdered the rumour mills began grinding and a cycle of fantastic explanations and bizarre conspiracy theories emerged. In this well-written book Jan Bondeson attempts to explain why Palme was killed. The result is a non-fiction work that reads like a Tom Clancy political thriller. * Sydney Morning Herald *

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Book SynopsisOne day in 2002, three friends—a Somali immigrant, a Pakistan-born U.S. citizen, and a hometown African American—met in an Ohio coffee shop and vented over civilian casualties in the war in Afghanistan. Their conversation triggered an investigation that became one of the most far-reaching government probes into terrorism since the 9/11 attacks.Trade Review“In Hatred at Home, Andrew Welsh-Huggins captures the unease in our backyards.… He objectively explores the nature of the nation’s new and incredibly difficult balancing act—providing federal agents with the investigative and legal tools needed to prevent another 9/11, while still trying to safeguard long-cherished civil rights.” * The Columbus Dispatch *“Unlike most such narratives, which limit themselves to legal issues, Hatred at Home shows readers the conspirators as they are radicalized.… This short book is the most thorough case study of the radicalization of domestic ‘sleeper cells’ to date." * Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries *“(Welsh-Huggins’s) book provides no easy answers but does raise serious questions with repercussions far beyond Ohio. Rights and freedom, the hallmarks of American life, are among the elements at risk when fighting terrorists, who themselves are out to nullify them.” * Cincinnati CityBeat *“The September 11 attacks changed plenty of things in our daily lives, from being afraid to open letters for fear of anthrax to having to remove our shoes before we get on airplanes. They changed a lot in law, too, as Associated Press reporter Andrew Welsh-Huggins explains in Hatred at Home: Al-Qaida on Trial in the American Midwest. ” * Akron Beacon Journal *

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Book SynopsisA detailed study of the events surrounding the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan on March 30, 1981.Trade Review"It reads like a spellbinding political thriller. . . . This is a meticulously verified account of panic and intrigue in the Reagan White House, of misbehavior by all the president's men, and of their inexcusable failure to obey the Constitution's clear command."—San Francisco Chronicle"A valuable addition to the growing literature of presidential succession.""A valuable addition to the growing literature of presidential succession."—The Review of Politics"A superb and engrossing book. . . . Dr. Abrams has performed an extraordinarily useful task in producing this timely review of an important medical, legal, and political problem."—BostonThe New England Journal of Medicine"A compelling reconstruction of the attempted assassination and its aftermath."—Boston Globe

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Book SynopsisExamines the nature of the contemporary threat within a historical context to discern continuities and change in terrorist behavior. This book challenges the idea of a global war on terrorism and suggests that the US would be better served by a policy aimed at reducing the risk of terrorist attack to an acceptable level at a reasonable cost.Trade Review"Thomas Mockaitis's book represents a quality summation of much of the recent literature on terrorism written for the lay audience. The author covers definitions of terrorism, the history of terrorism, the history and motivations of al-Queda, and how to combat the present terrorist threat to the United States...Mockaitis's book represents a strong primer to the study of terrorism, particularly for the lay audience." -- Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Managemen"This book strips away many of the misconceptions and myths surrounding terrorism. It provides both practitioners and students a very useful framework for analysis and is highly recommended." * Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Lawrence E. Cline *"Prof. Mockaitis, of DePaul University and the Strategic Studies Institute, has written extensively on counter-insurgency, peace operation, and terrorism. In this work, he examines terrorism quite effectively, beginning with the theoretical concepts of terrorism and even provides an answer to the perennial question, 'what's the difference between a 'freedom fighter' and a 'terrorist'?'" -- New York Military Affairs Symposium Review"Thomas Mockaitis has written what may be the clearest treatise yet on terrorism, old and new. Well researched but easy to read, this book is for the general reader as well as for all students of terrorism, who will find wisdom on every page. Mockaitis's succinct history of modern terrorism is reason enough to own it. One wonders what new ideas could possibly be added to the terrorism literature a full five years after 9/11; this book has added many new ideas, and it will stimulate every reader to think about terrorism in new ways. If you read one book on terrorism this year, you would do well to read this one." -- Paul Shemella, Captain, US Navy (retired) and Program Manager for Combating Terrorism at the Center for Civil-Military Relations, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey * California *"The book is a valuable examination of the globalization of terrorism and an important reminder that success in this conflict will result not from purely military solutions but from political and economic reform, closely coordinated by all elements of the United States government-and her friends and allies around the globe. Highly recommended." -- Lieutenant Colonel John A. Nagl * Military Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Defense, author of Counterinsurgency Lessons from Malaya and Vietnam: Learning to Eat Soup with a Knife *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Glenn Robinson makes a signal contribution to our understanding of the history and the essence of global jihad. This concise book delivers much more than its modest title promises, and renders comprehensible the causes of global jihad since the 1980s."—Robert Springborg, Naval Postgraduate School"Glenn Robinson has produced a masterful book that is incisive, insightful, and comprehensive—a tour de force on the evolution of jihadism. For anyone interested in better understanding the contemporary politics of the Middle East and Islam, Global Jihad is essential reading."—Mehran Kamrava, author of Inside the Arab State"Glenn Robinson brilliantly dissects the religious ideology underpinning jihadist movements, as well as the social factors that draw young Muslims to them. With Global Jihad, he outlines what attracts young people to the nihilistic violence of 'movements of rage,' all framed in a story bigger than themselves."—Joel S. Migdal, University of Washington"If you have been searching for an accessible introduction to jihadism, look no further. In Global Jihad: A Brief History, Glenn Robinson masterfully summarizes five decades of jihadi history with the insight and accuracy that only a veteran scholar with deep area knowledge can provide. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to understand 9/11, ISIS, and the future of militant Islamism."—Thomas Hegghammer, author of The Caravan: Abdallah Azzam and the Rise of Global Jihad"Global Jihad is provocative, informative, and beautifully written. Robinson provides a superb analysis of global jihad's leadership, violence, goals, and support from the 1980s to 2020. An essential guide for policymakers, soldiers, diplomats, and anyone seeking to understand and deal with radical and extremist Islam."—Jack A. Goldstone, George Mason University"Robinson provides a synthetic and remarkably comprehensive account of the evolution of political jihad since it came to global prominence in the 1980s. He sketches four waves of jihadi activity: the international call to expel the Soviets from Afghanistan during the 1980s, the anti-American focus of Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda, the rejection by the so-called Islamic State (or isis) of the international system, and the proliferation of "lone wolf" actions fueled by radicalization on the Internet. Robinson provides both an accessible history and a provocative analysis of one of the most important political movements in the world over the last half century."—Foreign Affairs"Robinson's narrative is clear and concise, and it is not overburdened by unnecessary bibliography. His book is a real contribution to scholarship and public discourse; ideally, it should be read both inside and outside of academia."—Ilan Fuchs, The Edge"This work will be most helpful for those wishing to understand the differences between major Islamist terror groups and why they focus on different targets...Recommended."—C. J. Wright, CHOICE"Global Jihad is a great read and a tremendous resource that experts, generalists, and students will all find valuable. It deserves to be a landmark text in the fields of terrorism studies, global conflict, and religious studies."—Joseph Stieb, H-WarTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Birth of Islamism and Jihadism 1. The Jihadi International, 1979-1990 2. America First! 1996-2011 3. Caliphate Now! 2003-2017 4. Personal Jihad, 2001-2020 . . . And Beyond Conclusion: Movements of Rage Epilogue: Who Won?

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Glenn Robinson makes a signal contribution to our understanding of the history and the essence of global jihad. This concise book delivers much more than its modest title promises, and renders comprehensible the causes of global jihad since the 1980s."—Robert Springborg, Naval Postgraduate School"Glenn Robinson has produced a masterful book that is incisive, insightful, and comprehensive—a tour de force on the evolution of jihadism. For anyone interested in better understanding the contemporary politics of the Middle East and Islam, Global Jihad is essential reading."—Mehran Kamrava, author of Inside the Arab State"Glenn Robinson brilliantly dissects the religious ideology underpinning jihadist movements, as well as the social factors that draw young Muslims to them. With Global Jihad, he outlines what attracts young people to the nihilistic violence of 'movements of rage,' all framed in a story bigger than themselves."—Joel S. Migdal, University of Washington"If you have been searching for an accessible introduction to jihadism, look no further. In Global Jihad: A Brief History, Glenn Robinson masterfully summarizes five decades of jihadi history with the insight and accuracy that only a veteran scholar with deep area knowledge can provide. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to understand 9/11, ISIS, and the future of militant Islamism."—Thomas Hegghammer, author of The Caravan: Abdallah Azzam and the Rise of Global Jihad"Global Jihad is provocative, informative, and beautifully written. Robinson provides a superb analysis of global jihad's leadership, violence, goals, and support from the 1980s to 2020. An essential guide for policymakers, soldiers, diplomats, and anyone seeking to understand and deal with radical and extremist Islam."—Jack A. Goldstone, George Mason University"Robinson provides a synthetic and remarkably comprehensive account of the evolution of political jihad since it came to global prominence in the 1980s. He sketches four waves of jihadi activity: the international call to expel the Soviets from Afghanistan during the 1980s, the anti-American focus of Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda, the rejection by the so-called Islamic State (or isis) of the international system, and the proliferation of "lone wolf" actions fueled by radicalization on the Internet. Robinson provides both an accessible history and a provocative analysis of one of the most important political movements in the world over the last half century."—Foreign Affairs"Robinson's narrative is clear and concise, and it is not overburdened by unnecessary bibliography. His book is a real contribution to scholarship and public discourse; ideally, it should be read both inside and outside of academia."—Ilan Fuchs, The Edge"This work will be most helpful for those wishing to understand the differences between major Islamist terror groups and why they focus on different targets...Recommended."—C. J. Wright, CHOICE"Global Jihad is a great read and a tremendous resource that experts, generalists, and students will all find valuable. It deserves to be a landmark text in the fields of terrorism studies, global conflict, and religious studies."—Joseph Stieb, H-WarTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Birth of Islamism and Jihadism 1. The Jihadi International, 1979-1990 2. America First! 1996-2011 3. Caliphate Now! 2003-2017 4. Personal Jihad, 2001-2020 . . . And Beyond Conclusion: Movements of Rage Epilogue: Who Won?

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Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive analysis of the problem and a guidebook for resolving the most important national security issue of our time.Trade Review"To defeat the modern terrorist's methods of aggression we must depart from the deliberate conventional thinking of past wars move to a more unconventional, irregular model that requires us to act at the speed of our adversaries. This book addresses those challenges, discusses past attacks, and provides a framework from which governments can act." -- Albert M. Calland III, Vice Admiral"Terrorism is a devilish problem because it ranges across so many perspectives. Paul Shemella and his fellow authors put a range of the pieces together in a way that advances understanding for policymakers and provides a comprehensive guide for students." —Gregory Treverton, Director, RAND Center for Global Risk and Security"Because today's terrorism is most often transnational or stateless, success against terrorism can therefore be achieved only by close coordination and cooperation across governments and agencies. Based on the experiences of 130 countries that are fighting terrorism within the context of their laws, capabilities, and security frameworks, Fighting Back provides the first strategic framework for addressing this complex issue in a workable way." -- John J. Sheehan * General U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.) *"No government effort is more 'interagency' than preventing terrorism or dealing with it when it cannot be prevented. Fighting Back is a surprisingly readable guide for developing 'whole-of-government' and multinational strategies against terrorism—for our international partners as well as our own leaders." -- The Honorable James R. Locher III * former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict *"[Fighting Back] boldly goes where few academics are able to effectively tread. The faculty members who put this work together have extensive experience in dealing with these same issues in the field, sometimes in places which were recently conflict zones. . . . Sure to take its place among other important and enduring books. . . , Shemella and colleagues have answered their own sub-title of What Government Can Do About Terrorism -- they are fighting back." -- David Brannan * Homeland Security Affairs *

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Book SynopsisDeterring Terrorism brings together prominent theorists to discuss the topic of deterrence in counterterrorism, offering a comprehensive overview of both the theory and practice.Trade Review"The articles in the second section on deterring WMB terrorism contain insightful and important theoretical observations, the most important of which is the need to shift the emphasis in the theory from punishment to denial . . . The authors in this book make many important and valuable contributions."—Elli Lieberman, Contemporary Security Policy"The volume, as its editors acknowledge, is a first step in building the theoretical literature on this important subject."—Dr. Joshua Sinai, Perspectives on Terrorism"Growing out of a 2009 conference on the applicability of deterrence theory to terrorism, an exceptional volume compiled by Wenger and Wilner simultaneously offers differing scholarly opinions while maintaining a linearity and development of ideas usually not accomplished in such works . . . [T]he book is strengthened by the specific attention it gives to the possibility of deterring WMD attacks, and is complemented by several empirical studies of the deterrence of terrorism in practice . . . [E]ach contributor deserves credit for showing restraint in offering deterrence as merely one of many possibilities within a broader counterterrorism policy, rather than as a comprehensive solution itself. Recommended."—M. O'Gara, Rocky Mountain College"Deterring Terrorism represents the state of the art in the influencing of terrorist behavior. With contributions from leading researchers in the field, it integrates the most advanced thinking on deterrence with rich empirical studies of the handling of contemporary terrorist problems."—Paul R. Pillar, Center for Peace and Security Studies, Georgetown University"Suicidal terrorism is widely considered to pose insuperable problems for theories of deterrence. By bringing together deterrence theorists with terrorism specialists this volume rises to the challenge, furthering our understanding of both areas of inquiry and demonstrating the possibilities and limitations of coercive threats in the face of such an extreme test."—Sir Lawrence Freedman, Professor of War Studies and Vice Principal, King's College London"Deterring terrorist attacks remains a fundamental challenge to international security in the contemporary era. Here is an outstanding volume on this complex subject with much food for thought for scholars and practitioners alike. The chapters offer both depth and breadth to an intractable policy issue in the most compelling manner."—T.V. Paul, James McGill Professor of International Relations, McGill University

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The editors and contributors to this volume make a convincing case that culture matters a great deal in the outcome of insurgencies and counterinsurgency warfare. Although this book has probably come too late to change the outcome of the conflict in Afghanistan, perhaps it is timely enough to educate the next generation of military leaders, who most certainly will see this type of war again."—Peter Mansoor, H-Diplo"This book's cogent and insightful essays, by a multi-disciplinary group of scholars and combat soldiers, shows how culture shapes insurgencies, especially in Afghanistan. Years of experience gained among Afghanistan's diverse peoples and unforgiving mountains, as well as through stateside analysis, infuse these essays, valuable reading for anyone concerned with Afghanistan's future."—David Isby, author of Afghanistan: Graveyard of Empires"Culture, Conflict, and Counterinsurgency illustrates how much wiser parts of the US security establishment are in the wake of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Technological prowess and military fire-power cannot insulate the US from the need for profound cultural knowledge of contexts where its military operates. This volume lays out how to acquire, structure and apply that knowledge."—Michael Semple, Visiting Professor, Centre for Conflict Transformation and Social Justice, Queen's University, Belfast

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Focused on the Bosnian jihad and the wider world, both in that era and since, The Universal Enemy is original, authoritative, and broad in significance. This remarkable achievement is anchored in Darryl Li's unique combination of skills and sensibilities, which are at once ethnographic, lawyerly, and linguistic."—Brinkley Messick, Columbia University"In this deeply original book, Darryl Li paints a vivid portrait of jihadist universalism and its mobilization both for and against imperial power. Thought-provoking and beautifully written, The Universal Enemy raises important questions about the legalities, conduct, and effects of global violence in all its forms."—Lauren Benton, Vanderbilt University"A fascinating and highly readable account of jihad from the perspective of Islamic fighters. The Universal Enemy shows brilliantly that jihad is not a uniform terrorist movement but includes a wide variety of actors, motivations, and ideologies inspired by religion and the aspiration for universality, parallel to other ideologies such as human rights."—Sally Engle Merry, New York University"Darryl Li offers superb insight into a figure that shapes so much law and policy but is little understood—the 'universal enemy,' the foreign Muslim fighter. Telling the stories of these mujahids, their motivations and aspirations, with exceptional empathy and detail, he challenges much of what we think we know. The Universal Enemy offers a new and compelling way of understanding universalism and violence, empire and solidarity."—Anthony Anghie, National University of Singapore and University of Utah"[This book] stingingly criticizes the field of 'jihadism' as an academic discipline connected to the national security state....Li lets his subjects speak for themselves and casts few judgments. The picture that emerges is a morally complex one."—Murtaza Hussain, The Intercept"The Universal Enemy is extraordinary in combining many of the techniques of social science with a sophisticated knowledge of Islamic doctrines and controversies—except that, rather than assuming that religious texts are simply vectors for ideology, he focuses on how they are actually produced and used....[Li] seems to have read everything relevant to his topic and to anticipate many possible counter-arguments."—Jonathan Benthall, Times Literary Supplement"The Universal Enemy is a critical and welcome addition to our debates around radicalisation, Islamism and transnational politics."—Usman Butt, The New Arab"Li is a gifted writer and storyteller, and his research has amazing breadth....[He] should be commended for a finely crafted plunge into international jihad."—John Waterbury, Foreign Affairs"[Li] effectively confronts the demonization of jihadists in the aftermath of 9/11, particularly in the US....The author's linguistic skills and the depth of the interviews are impressive, and the case selection is intriguing. Recommended."—A. T. Kuru, CHOICE"[A] provocative and deeply researched new book....The Universal Enemy is the product of difficult and meticulous data collection. I expect that it will be cited as a standard-setting work of qualitative empirical research on political violence."—Mara Revkin, Lawfare"This important book offers many insights for scholars and students of political thought, anthropology, and law. Li's breadth and acumen in navigating these different fields of study is impressive....[The Universal Enemy] offers a vital contribution to the literature on jihad and universalism, and will undoubtedly furnish its readers with critical tools to approach both with fresh perspectives."—Pınar Kemerli, Political Theory"As an original study of transregional mobility and political belonging, Li's anthropological take on international law and history of empire upsets common assumptions about the politics of identity and solidarity in the context of contemporary warfare....[A] work of breathtaking reach and intrigue, The Universal Enemy explores how political identities form and collide through claims of belonging to a project larger than oneself."—Anna Simone Reumert, MERIP"The Universal Enemy is a timely intervention into political as well as scholarly debates....The story of the Bosnian Jihad continues to influence a wide range of seemingly incommensurable projects and seems to pre-figure aspects of current debates about the nature of rights and the limits of legitimate coercion. Li's ambition in trying to theorize these complexly interwoven threads together should be commended."—Geoff Hughes, Political Theology"[At] once a methodology, an ethics, and a praxis....[The Universal Enemy] presents a challenge not only to the scholarly and policy expertise produced about 'terrorism' and 'jihad,' but also to the very practice of academic and political 'theorizing' about them in the first place.."—C. Heike Schotten, Contemporary Political Theory"This is an important and singular book, one that can be recommended to anyone interested in jihad, Bosnia, the GWOT, race and difference in Europe, or universalism... The Universal Enemy succeeds in illuminating these lived projects and enmeshments and making clear why, and how, they matter for us all."—Nadia El-Shaarawi, International Journal of Middle East StudiesTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Migrations 2. Locations 3. Authorities 4. Groundings Interlude: Exchanging Arabs 5. Non-Alignment 6. Peacekeeping 7. The Global War on Terror

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Book SynopsisThis is the story of events set in motion in South Texas when the anarchist Plan of San Diego was set between 1915 and 1917. Sandos’ book is a groundbreaking attempt to recover a historical memory long repressed in both the United States and Mexico, a failed plan that for almost 70 years coloured official American attitudes toward Mexico.

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Book Synopsis"In the late '80s, Sageman worked closely with Islamic fundamentalists during the Afghan-Soviet war and gained an intimate understanding of the development, form, and function of their networks. Sagemen wrote this book in order to dispel incorrect assertions about terrorist networks made by so-called experts."-Publishers WeeklyTrade Review"The most sophisticated analysis of global jihadis yet published. . . . His conclusions have demolished much of the conventional wisdom about who joins jihadi groups." * William Dalrymple, New York Review of Books *"In the late '80s, Sageman worked closely with Islamic fundamentalists during the Afghan-Soviet war and gained an intimate understanding of the development, form, and function of their networks. Sagemen wrote this book in order to dispel incorrect assertions about terrorist networks made by so-called experts." * Publishers Weekly *"The best source of information about modern Islamic terrorists." * Freeman Dyson, New York Review of Books *"Marc Sageman advances our understanding of al Qaeda as only the best-known part of the global Salafi jihad. A major contribution to network analysis in its own right, this is a very powerful book." * Randall Collins, author of Interaction Ritual Chains *"Pathbreaking. Combining his skills as a political scientist and a psychiatrist, Sageman dissects the lives of nearly two hundred al Qaeda members and provides unprecedented insight into terrorist ideology, motivation, and action. More than anyone else, Sageman understands the staying power of robust terrorist networks, and he proposes a multipronged response to target al Qaeda. Understanding Terror Networks is timely, very readable, and original. It is a must read for the informed reader and specialist." * Rohan Gunaratna, author of Inside Al Qaeda: Global Network of Terror *"Marc Sageman breaks new ground in Understanding Terror Networks. He deftly dismantles the pet-and dangerously mistaken-theories of both the terrorism 'experts' and those in our government charged with defending against terrorists: that al Qaeda is an organic replica of a Mafia crime family, and that the tactics used against organized crime will somehow work against our new adversaries. Sageman tells us not only who these people are who seem unafraid to die as they seek to harm us, but why they do what they do. A must read for all concerned with the phenomenon of terrorism." * Milt Bearden, author of The Black Tulip and coauthor of The Main Enemy *"Understanding Terror Networks is one of the most insightful studies published so far on the global Salafi jihad. . . . A major contribution to the academic literature on terrorism. It is required reading for anyone seeking to understand how widespread the terrorist threat has become and the measures that are required to counteract it." * Washington Times *"Marc Sageman is a former CIA case officer who worked undercover on the Afghan frontier during the 1980s. . . . In Understanding Terror Networks he spreads out a feast of stimulating insights." * Washington Post *"The author effectively refutes the traditional explanation that factors such as poverty, trauma, madness, or ignorance drive people to terrorism. Instead he highlights the crucial role of social networks in the transformation of socially isolated individuals into fanatical mujahideen. . . . This thoughtful book combines theories with empirical data to provide valuable insights. . . . Highly recommended." * Choice *"Understanding Terror Networks is a new and different view of a new and different form of terrorism. The insights and conclusions of Sageman befit his name and will benefit seasoned observers of terrorism, practitioners, and newcomers to the field." * Security Management *"Terrorism analysts should read the book to correct some of their procession's assumptions. The concerned citizen will gain a sobering sense of the pervasiveness and stealth of potential jihadist networks around the globe." * Military Review *Table of ContentsPreface 1. The Origins of the Jihad 2. The Evolution of the Jihad 3. The Mujahedin 4. Joining the Jihad 5. Social Networks and the Jihad Conclusion Appendix: Names of Terrorists Glossary of Foreign-Language Terms Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisMichael Chertoff outlines a long-term strategy for protecting America from terrorist attacks and preparing for effective responses to man-made and natural disasters. The former homeland security secretary also urges the nation to resist complacency, maintain its resolve, and build on past successes.Trade Review"Michael Chertoff offers a clear-eyed assessment of the threats we face and how to confront them. Among his good ideas are the use of soft power to project and protect America's values, and improved efforts to prepare-rather than scare-an anxious public. In contrast to the toxic political environment that surrounded him, Chertoff's pragmatism and lack of partisanship are on full display, and he has written a valuable primer for his very able successor." * Representative Jane Harman (D., Calif.), chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Intelligence and Terrorism Risk Assessment *"America's response to the 9/11 tragedy was the establishment of a new Department of Homeland Security created from 22 separate federal agencies. Just about every issue imaginable came to this new department, from protecting our borders and ensuring the safety of passengers in the air from terrorist attacks to maintaining defenses against natural disasters. Michael Chertoff, only the second person to serve as secretary in this office, describes with penetrating analysis the strategy that has emerged from this huge challenge, the eyes-open risk-costs analysis that has made it manageable, and the steps that have been taken to turn this gigantic effort into a well-coordinated and effective line of defense for our citizens. What a useful gift to his new successor, former Governor Janet Napolitano." * William Webster, chairman, Homeland Security Advisory Council, former FBI director, former CIA director *"As memories of 9/11 fade, the nation has required a tough-minded realism against growing complacency. In Michael Chertoff, the nation had a keen thinker, a straight talker, an honest broker, and a diligent doer at the head of the Department of Homeland Security. Michael Chertoff remains driven to inform and persuade. In comprehensive fashion, this book tells America and the world what we've been doing and what we still must do to enhance our safety and security." * Frances M. Fragos Townsend, former homeland security adviser to President George W. Bush *"In terms of insight, intellect, and experience, Michael Chertoff is uniquely placed to undertake diagnosis and offer prescriptions for the range of contemporary dangers to our security. He addresses those threats, both man-made and natural, with a clarity of thought and conviction of purpose that provides an immense service and inspiration to all of us, far beyond the shores of his own homeland." * John Reid, former UK Home Secretary and Defense Secretary *"A valuable tool for emergency management and homeland security practitioners in all sectors and of all levels. It addresses a wider audience by challenging policymakers to continue crafting workable solutions. . . . It also provides a starting point for scholarly research. But, most important, it makes you think." * Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management *Table of ContentsForeword, by Lee H. Hamilton THREATS 1 Assessing the Dangers 2 The Ideological Roots of Terror PREVENTION 3 Securing the Border—and Reforming Immigration 4 Using Every Tool 5 Why Soft Power Works 6 Why Washington Won't Work PROTECTION: REDUCING VULNERABILITIES 7 Protecting and Preserving Infrastructure 8 Cybersecurity 9 Responding to IEDs at Home 10 Managing Identity PREPARATION AND RESPONSE 11 Managing Risk 12 Biological Threats and Biodefenses 13 The Question of FEMA and Homeland Security INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS 14 Cooperation and Consensus Abroad 15 The Responsibility to Contain Conclusion: Before September 11—and Since Notes Index

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Book SynopsisNew York Police Department terrorism expert Mitchell D. Silber examines sixteen Al Qaeda associated plots and attacks against the West, from the 1993 World Trade Center bombing through to today, applying a series of questions to determine the involvement of Al Qaeda's core in each.Trade Review"Mitch Silber reveals how a police officer analyzes a terrorist threat. The empirical and pragmatic approach in the Al Qaeda Factor provides a guide to how detectives on the street prioritize their resources in order to protect the city. A must read for anyone interested in terrorism." * Marc Sageman, author of Understanding Terror Networks and Leaderless Jihad *"The Al Qaeda Factor is a lucid and deeply researched account of the group's plots in the West and the degree to which they were directed or inspired by the core of Al Qaeda. Silber brings real analytical rigor to a field that needs his cogent voice." * Peter Bergen, author of The Longest War: The Enduring Conflict Between America and Al Qaeda *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I. Al Qaeda "Command and Control" Plots 1 9/11 (New York, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, 2001) 2 Shoe Bombers' Plot (Paris-Miami, 2001) 3 Operation Overt (United Kingdom-United States, 2006) Part II. Al Qaeda "Suggested/Endorsed" Plots 4 Millennium Plot (Los Angeles, 1999) 5 Operation Rhyme (London, 2004) 6 Operation Crevice (United Kingdom, 2004) 7 Operation Theseus (London, July 7, 2005) 8 Operation Vivace (London, July 21, 2005) 9 Operation Dagger (Copenhagen, 2007) 10 Operation Highrise (New York, 2009) Part III. Al Qaeda "Inspired" Plots 11 Tradebom Plot (World Trade Center, New York, 1993) 12 Madrid Train System (March 11, 2004) 13 Hofstad Group Plots (Netherlands, 2004-5) 14 Operation Pendennis (Australia, 2005) 15 Operation Osage (Canada, 2006) 16 The Al Qaeda Non-Plot: The Lackawanna Cluster (2002) Conclusion Afterword, by Raymond W. Kelly Notes Index Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisFormer CIA Deputy Director of Counterterrorism and FBI Senior Intelligence Adviser Philip Mudd recounts his involvement in the fight against Al Qaeda, revealing how intelligence analysts understand and evaluate potential terror threats and communicate with political leaders.Trade Review"A riveting, behind-the-scenes account of the world of counterterrorism. Mudd has been at the heart of the chase for the world's most dangerous people and makes us feel we are there with him." * Tina Brown, editor-in-chief of The Daily Beast/Newsweek *"Takedown is a must read for anyone who needs to understand terrorism, intelligence or the inner workings of the government's national security apparatus" * John Miller, Senior Correspondent at CBS News *"Philip Mudd is an intelligence officer whose analysis is rarely wrong, and a public servant whose moral compass is always right. Mudd has the unique ability to not only find meaning out of chaos, but also the ability to clearly pass on that information to the policy makers who need it." * George J. Tenet, Former Director of Central Intelligence *"This gripping narrative effectively conveys the breadth of the challenges confronted by counterterrorism analysis. Philip Mudd's perspective-that of someone who sought to understand the unintelligible-is a valuable addition to extant histories of 9/11 and what followed." * Richard H. Immerman, Temple University *Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1: The 9/11 Aftermath Chapter 2: A Return to Langley Chapter 3: The Spreading Threat: Moving Beyond the Core of Al Qaeda Chapter 4: The Second War: The Intelligence Problem of Iraq Chapter 5: A New View at CIA: Deputy Director of the Counterterrorist Center Chapter 6: The Years of Threat Chapter 7: Watching Threats at Home: The FBI Calls Chapter 8: One More Transfer: Intelligence at the Department of Homeland Security Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Actual Threat 2. Probability Theory and Counterterrorism 3. Misunderstanding Radicalization 4. Militants in Context: A Model of the Turn to Political Violence 5. Ending Political Violence in the West Notes References Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisDistilled from nearly two hundred interviews, conducted from the 2003 invasion of Iraq on, Army Spouses marshals an incredible breadth of individual experiences, range of voices, insider access, and theoretical expertise to tell the story of US Army husbands and wives and their families during wartime in this century.Table of Contents Dedication Tables Acknowledgements Abbreviations Abbreviations for U.S. Army Officer and Enlisted Ranks Introduction: U.S. Army Spouses 1. "The Deployment Before the Deployment": Pre-Deployment 2. "The Temporary Widow": Deployment 3. "The Big Group Hug": Post-Deployment 4. "I Have No Idea about Service": (In)Formal Social Supports 5. "They Take the Brunt of the Deployments": Army Children and Adolescents 6. "He has a Laptop": Social Networking Between War and Home Front 7. "Wolf Blitzer Doesn't Talk to Me Anymore": War on Television Conclusion Appendix: Notes on Methods Notes Index

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Book SynopsisGoing beyond the headlines, including the group’s 2014 abduction of 276 girls in Chibok and the ensuing international outrage, Boko Haram provides readers new to the conflict with a clearly written and comprehensive history of how the group came to be, the Nigerian government’s failed efforts to end it, and its impact on ordinary citizens.Trade Review[This] nimble short history … stands out for a section on creative responses to the group in literature and television. It also explores how the conflict’s intractability has given rise to a thick culture of conspiracy theories, propelled by social media…. Kendhammer and McCain trace the conspiratorial mindset to a history of Nigerian government corruption. Nigeria, they show, deals with the same vexations of fake news as the rest of the globalized world, but via its own particular history. * The Times Literary Supplement *

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Book SynopsisPresents a dramatic portrait of the wanted terrorist and his extensive brotherhood. This title details how bin Laden became an international emblem of fundamentalist, pan-Islamic, anti-US fervour and the leader of a brotherhood so passionate that devotees who have never met him will act autonomously in his name.Trade Review“This latest entry into the Osama bin Laden publishing sweepstakes stands out for its exhaustive research and prescience . . . . While the story has been told elsewhere, Jacquard brings new details. He’s particularly provocative on bin Laden’s travels during the early 1990s, arguing that he returned to Afghanistan only after quarreling with the Sudanese government. He also effectively details the tentacles of al-Qaeda throughout the world, putting together the most comprehensive description of a broad network in Europe and throughout Asia. Documents translated from Arabic and French give additional evidence and background. . . . [A] balanced, sweeping description of the bin Laden threat.” - Publishers Weekly“Jacquard gives us both a compelling biography of the terrorist leader and a glimpse into the way his network is run. The book, which was originally published in France the same week as the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Pennsylvania attacks, was revised and expanded to take the attacks into account before it was published in the United States. What it provides is a picture of a dangerous, arrogant man with the money and the mind to accomplish horrifying feats.” - Anne Wagner, National Journal“As one of several recent works on Osama bin Laden, Jacquard’s provides the deeper examination of the worldwide structure of Islamic fundamentalism and its associated terrorism. . . . An appendix consisting of 40 documents brings a chilling reality to the narrative. For all libraries.” - Library Journal“A detailed account of groups connected to bin Laden . . . . This excellent journalistic overview for specialists, students, and general readers includes an appendix of 40 documents in English and Arabic.” - R. H. Dekmejian, Choice"The general public, government officials, police departments, other security agencies, diplomats, scholars, and others could learn a lot from this page-turner. Jacquard brings the reader into the murky and menacing three-dimensional-chess world of international terrorists and their hunters. . . . [A]n excellent attempt at explaining a very dangerous, complex, and influential group of people." - Paul Sullivan, Al Jadid*“Bin Laden’s genesis and genius are all chronicled in Jacquard’s sweeping account of the Saudi born terrorist and his brotherhood. The book rightfully brings into focus the role of modern media, especially satellite TV and the Internet, in bin Laden’s cunning wager that he could defeat the U.S. as a world power. A chilling read, a must read for all who continue to grapple with the twin legacy of hatred and hope from September 11.”—Bruce B. Lawrence, author of Shattering the Myth: Islam Beyond Violence“A detailed account of groups connected to bin Laden . . . . This excellent journalistic overview for specialists, students, and general readers includes an appendix of 40 documents in English and Arabic.” -- R. H. Dekmejian * Choice *“As one of several recent works on Osama bin Laden, Jacquard’s provides the deeper examination of the worldwide structure of Islamic fundamentalism and its associated terrorism. . . . An appendix consisting of 40 documents brings a chilling reality to the narrative. For all libraries.” * Library Journal *“Jacquard gives us both a compelling biography of the terrorist leader and a glimpse into the way his network is run. The book, which was originally published in France the same week as the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Pennsylvania attacks, was revised and expanded to take the attacks into account before it was published in the United States. What it provides is a picture of a dangerous, arrogant man with the money and the mind to accomplish horrifying feats.” -- Anne Wagner * National Journal *“This latest entry into the Osama bin Laden publishing sweepstakes stands out for its exhaustive research and prescience . . . . While the story has been told elsewhere, Jacquard brings new details. He’s particularly provocative on bin Laden’s travels during the early 1990s, arguing that he returned to Afghanistan only after quarreling with the Sudanese government. He also effectively details the tentacles of al-Qaeda throughout the world, putting together the most comprehensive description of a broad network in Europe and throughout Asia. Documents translated from Arabic and French give additional evidence and background. . . . [A] balanced, sweeping description of the bin Laden threat.” * Publishers Weekly *"The general public, government officials, police departments, other security agencies, diplomats, scholars, and others could learn a lot from this page-turner. Jacquard brings the reader into the murky and menacing three-dimensional-chess world of international terrorists and their hunters. . . . [A]n excellent attempt at explaining a very dangerous, complex, and influential group of people." -- Paul Sullivan * Al Jadid *Table of ContentsPreface ix Introduction / Samia Serageldin 1 1 A Young Man from a Good Family 11 2 From Riyadh to Peshawar 20 3 Exile in the Sudan 27 4 Among the Taliban 37 5 The Islamic Legion 54 6 The Anti-American Crusade 73 7 Target: Bin Laden 86 8 Osama bin Laden Confronts the Arab World 93 9 The Bin Laden Brotherhood 99 10 Asian Fever 118 11 The Bin Laden Network's Billions 126 12 Drugs and Terrorism 135 13 Jihad's New Weapons 142 Epilogue 158 Afterward / Samia Serageldin 160 Appendix 167 Glossary 274 Notes 276 Index 289

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Book SynopsisDetails how bin Laden became an international emblem of fundamentalist, pan-Islamic, anti-US fervour and the leader of a brotherhood. This title explains the global character of bin Laden's organisation, elaborating the extent of his sphere of influence in Europe and Asia.Trade Review“This latest entry into the Osama bin Laden publishing sweepstakes stands out for its exhaustive research and prescience . . . . While the story has been told elsewhere, Jacquard brings new details. He’s particularly provocative on bin Laden’s travels during the early 1990s, arguing that he returned to Afghanistan only after quarreling with the Sudanese government. He also effectively details the tentacles of al-Qaeda throughout the world, putting together the most comprehensive description of a broad network in Europe and throughout Asia. Documents translated from Arabic and French give additional evidence and background. . . . [A] balanced, sweeping description of the bin Laden threat.” - Publishers Weekly“Jacquard gives us both a compelling biography of the terrorist leader and a glimpse into the way his network is run. The book, which was originally published in France the same week as the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Pennsylvania attacks, was revised and expanded to take the attacks into account before it was published in the United States. What it provides is a picture of a dangerous, arrogant man with the money and the mind to accomplish horrifying feats.” - Anne Wagner, National Journal“As one of several recent works on Osama bin Laden, Jacquard’s provides the deeper examination of the worldwide structure of Islamic fundamentalism and its associated terrorism. . . . An appendix consisting of 40 documents brings a chilling reality to the narrative. For all libraries.” - Library Journal“A detailed account of groups connected to bin Laden . . . . This excellent journalistic overview for specialists, students, and general readers includes an appendix of 40 documents in English and Arabic.” - R. H. Dekmejian, Choice"The general public, government officials, police departments, other security agencies, diplomats, scholars, and others could learn a lot from this page-turner. Jacquard brings the reader into the murky and menacing three-dimensional-chess world of international terrorists and their hunters. . . . [A]n excellent attempt at explaining a very dangerous, complex, and influential group of people." - Paul Sullivan, Al Jadid*“Bin Laden’s genesis and genius are all chronicled in Jacquard’s sweeping account of the Saudi born terrorist and his brotherhood. The book rightfully brings into focus the role of modern media, especially satellite TV and the Internet, in bin Laden’s cunning wager that he could defeat the U.S. as a world power. A chilling read, a must read for all who continue to grapple with the twin legacy of hatred and hope from September 11.”—Bruce B. Lawrence, author of Shattering the Myth: Islam Beyond Violence“A detailed account of groups connected to bin Laden . . . . This excellent journalistic overview for specialists, students, and general readers includes an appendix of 40 documents in English and Arabic.” -- R. H. Dekmejian * Choice *“As one of several recent works on Osama bin Laden, Jacquard’s provides the deeper examination of the worldwide structure of Islamic fundamentalism and its associated terrorism. . . . An appendix consisting of 40 documents brings a chilling reality to the narrative. For all libraries.” * Library Journal *“Jacquard gives us both a compelling biography of the terrorist leader and a glimpse into the way his network is run. The book, which was originally published in France the same week as the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Pennsylvania attacks, was revised and expanded to take the attacks into account before it was published in the United States. What it provides is a picture of a dangerous, arrogant man with the money and the mind to accomplish horrifying feats.” -- Anne Wagner * National Journal *“This latest entry into the Osama bin Laden publishing sweepstakes stands out for its exhaustive research and prescience . . . . While the story has been told elsewhere, Jacquard brings new details. He’s particularly provocative on bin Laden’s travels during the early 1990s, arguing that he returned to Afghanistan only after quarreling with the Sudanese government. He also effectively details the tentacles of al-Qaeda throughout the world, putting together the most comprehensive description of a broad network in Europe and throughout Asia. Documents translated from Arabic and French give additional evidence and background. . . . [A] balanced, sweeping description of the bin Laden threat.” * Publishers Weekly *"The general public, government officials, police departments, other security agencies, diplomats, scholars, and others could learn a lot from this page-turner. Jacquard brings the reader into the murky and menacing three-dimensional-chess world of international terrorists and their hunters. . . . [A]n excellent attempt at explaining a very dangerous, complex, and influential group of people." -- Paul Sullivan * Al Jadid *Table of ContentsPreface ix Introduction / Samia Serageldin 1 1 A Young Man from a Good Family 11 2 From Riyadh to Peshawar 20 3 Exile in the Sudan 27 4 Among the Taliban 37 5 The Islamic Legion 54 6 The Anti-American Crusade 73 7 Target: Bin Laden 86 8 Osama bin Laden Confronts the Arab World 93 9 The Bin Laden Brotherhood 99 10 Asian Fever 118 11 The Bin Laden Network's Billions 126 12 Drugs and Terrorism 135 13 Jihad's New Weapons 142 Epilogue 158 Afterward / Samia Serageldin 160 Appendix 167 Glossary 274 Notes 276 Index 289

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Book SynopsisWithin hours after the collapse of the Twin Towers, the idea that the September 11 attacks had "changed everything" permeated American popular and political discussion. Bringing together leading scholars of history, law, literature, and Islam, this book asks whether the attacks and their aftermath truly marked a transition in US.Trade Review“Complicating glib assertions that 9/11 ‘changed everything,’ this provocative volume finds considerable, often worrisome, continuity, as with what Marilyn Young calls America's ‘puerile arrogance.’ Students of international relations, the law, and Islam will find these essays essential.”—Michael S. Sherry, author of In the Shadow of War: The United States since the 1930s“I am exhilarated by the collective wisdom, creativity, and insight of this unusual yet riveting distillation of perspectives on September 11.”—Bruce Lawrence, author of Shattering the Myth: Islam beyond ViolenceTable of ContentsIntroduction / Mary L. Dudziak 1 Ground Zero: Enduring War / Marilyn B. Young 10 Echoes of the Cold War: The Aftermath of September 11 at Home / Elaine Tyler May 35 Homeland Insecurities: Transformations of Language and Space / Amy Kaplan 55 9/11 and the Muslim Transformation / Khaled Abou El Fadl 70 Islam(s) East and West: Pluralism between No-Frills and Designer Fundamentalism / Sherman A. Jackson 112 The Citizen and the Terrorist / Leti Volpp 147 Civil Liberties in the Dragons' Domain: Negotiating the Blurred Boundary between Domestic Law and Foreign Affairs after 9/11 / Christopher L. Eisgruber and Lawrence G. Sager 163 Transforming International Law after the September 11 Attacks? Three Evolving Paradigms for Regulating International Terrorism / Laurence R. Helfer 180 Empire's Law: Foreign Relations by Presidential Fiat / Ruti G. Teitel 194 Afterword: Remembering September 11 / Mary L. Dudziak 212 For Further Reading 217 Contributors 223 Acknowledgments 225 Index 227

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Book SynopsisClaims that there is a cultural logic to Palestinian suicide bombings, and that these acts can neither be understood nor effectively countered without taking this into account. This title illuminates the Palestinians' perspective on the conflict with Israel and provides a model for ethnographers seeking to make sense of political violence.Trade Review“The Making of a Human Bomb by Nasser Abufarha is required reading, for it links the 21st century’s leading sociological perspective (culture) with the new century’s quintessential form of political violence (suicide bombers, or SBs).” - Albert J. Bergesen, American Journal of Sociology“With this book, [Abufarha] has made several incisive contributions, and not only towards understanding the suicide bombers of the Intifada. Yet non-Palestinian scholars invested in research and reading about Palestine should read Abufarha’s book not only for his insightful analysis but also for the value of his reportage of the ‘on the ground’ perspectives of Palestinians in the northern West Bank. On both accounts, and various mixtures thereof, this is an important book I highly recommend.” - Les W. Field, Journal of Anthropological Research“Abufarha can hardly be blamed for this apparent disconnect between his strongest material and his analytical conclusions. It results from writing perhaps the most difficult kind of ethnography imaginable, one whose physical subject has vanished and been replaced by competing ideologies. Abufarha deserves credit for rising to this challenge and writing an insightful, passionately researched, and consistently provocative if analytically uneven book. He has broken new ground; may others join him in tilling it.” - Diana Allan, American Ethnologist“[Abufarha’s] research is extensive and his thesis powerful. . . .” - Steven E. Levingston, Washington Post “Short Stack” blog“[T]he best book I've come across on explaining the source of conflict. . . . The author does a very good job of presenting a complex situation and making it understandable. It's a powerful book. I'd highly recommend it to anyone interested in the core reasons behind the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, understanding the Palestinian use of suicide attacks on civilians, and/or understanding some factors which drive the acceptance and use of suicide bombs in any culture.” - Debbie White, Different Time, Different Place blog“The Making of a Human Bomb by Nasser Abufarha is required reading, for it links the 21st century’s leading sociological perspective (culture) with the new century’s quintessential form of political violence (suicide bombers, or SBs).” - Albert J. Bergesen, American Journal of Sociology“The Making of a Human Bomb is a powerful book. Reflecting on suicide bombings, Nasser Abufarha explains more: the collective state of mind of the Palestinian population since the Oslo process broke down in 2000. His book will be quite useful for anyone seeking to understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as perceived from the Palestinian side.”—John Quigley, author of The Case for Palestine: An International Law Perspective“The Making of a Human Bomb by Nasser Abufarha is required reading, for it links the 21st century’s leading sociological perspective (culture) with the new century’s quintessential form of political violence (suicide bombers, or SBs).” -- Albert J. Bergesen * American Journal of Sociology *“[T]he best book I've come across on explaining the source of conflict. . . . The author does a very good job of presenting a complex situation and making it understandable. It's a powerful book. I'd highly recommend it to anyone interested in the core reasons behind the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, understanding the Palestinian use of suicide attacks on civilians, and/or understanding some factors which drive the acceptance and use of suicide bombs in any culture.” -- Debbie White * Different Time Different Place blog *“Abufarha can hardly be blamed for this apparent disconnect between his strongest material and his analytical conclusions. It results from writing perhaps the most difficult kind of ethnography imaginable, one whose physical subject has vanished and been replaced by competing ideologies. Abufarha deserves credit for rising to this challenge and writing an insightful, passionately researched, and consistently provocative if analytically uneven book. He has broken new ground; may others join him in tilling it.” -- Diana Allan * American Ethnologist *“With this book, [Abufarha] has made several incisive contributions, and not only towards understanding the suicide bombers of the Intifada. Yet non-Palestinian scholars invested in research and reading about Palestine should read Abufarha’s book not only for his insightful analysis but also for the value of his reportage of the ‘on the ground’ perspectives of Palestinians in the northern West Bank. On both accounts, and various mixtures thereof, this is an important book I highly recommend.” -- Les W. Field * Journal of Anthropological Research *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments ix 1. Introduction 1 2. Histories and Historicities in Palestine 26 3. State Expansion and the Violence of "Peace Making" in Palestine 64 4. The Carrier 99 5. Dying to Live 136 6. The Strategies and Politics of Martyrdom in Palestine 189 7. Conclusion 224 Appendix 243 Notes 245 Bibliography 259 Index 269

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Book SynopsisThe anthropologist Joseph Masco locates the origins of the present-day U.S. counterterrorism apparatus in the Cold War's "balance of terror." He shows how, after the attacks of 9/11, the U.S. Global War on Terror mobilized a wide range of affective, conceptual, and institutional resources established during the Cold War to enable a new planetary theater of operations.Trade Review“Anthropologist Masco takes a cultural-anthropological lens to the study of a “counterterror state,” which he argues the US has become since the horrors of 9/11. ... His remarkable treatise powerfully, sometimes cynically, demonstrates how the terrorist events of September 11 were deployed in the service of a “conceptual project” that ‘mobilizes affects (fear, terror, anger) via imaginary processes (worry, precarity, threat) to constitute an unlimited space and time horizon for military state action.’ … Essential. Graduate and undergraduate collections in cultural anthropology, cultural studies, political violence, and terrorism studies.” -- T. Niazi * Choice *“The Theater of Operations is a joy to read. Masco’s writing style is eloquent and effortless. ... [A]nthropologists of security, violence, war and peace should look to Masco’s concept work and reflect on their own ethnographic experiences. At a cost of just under US$8 trillion, the War on Terror has succeeded in displacing governance from many genuine sources of violence and suffering. Anthropology has a role to play in attending to this and to the replacement of one defective social contract with another one based on emotion and violence.” -- Mark Maguire * Social Anthropology *“Masco’s contribution to the emergent field of security studies and the anthropology of the military is undeniable. Students and practitioners across a broad scope of policy planning would benefit from reading a credible account of the evolution of the complex network of security structures to which Americans submit daily, and perhaps rarely pause to question. In fact, the book could provide the basis for a critical study of counterinsurgency operations in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001. The most compelling point of the book—and, perhaps, its most disheartening—is that our national security ethos is not necessarily predicated upon real, existential threats, but imagined dangers which are only as finite as the limits of our imagination.” -- Morwari Zafar * Anthropological Quarterly *“The Theater of Operations is an important, well-argued book … [that] comes at a time when it is highly relevant and needed. As real threats multiply and the idea of ultimate security becomes obsolete, the country may have to prioritise its goals so that its own values and world security will not be undermined. It may be hard for the United States to do so, but, at least, Masco’s work reminds us how complex and multifaceted the relations between security, democracy and empire are.” -- Michail Zontos * LSE Review of Books *“Fascinating and terrifying. …” -- Caitlin Zaloom * Public Books *"Masco’s robust and historically rigorous comparison yields a deep understanding of the evolution of U.S. hegemony in the long postwar era and into the twenty-first century." -- Jeehyun Lim * American Studies *"This book would work well as a monograph for graduate seminars in historical social science, the anthropology of the United States, expertise, subjectivity and affect, or the state. Written in highly sophisticated engagement with a wide range of theory, its writing nonetheless has a clarity, crispness, and vividness that would allow it to be used with advanced undergraduates to introduce them to what is sure to be one of this decade’s most important works in our field and in interdisciplinary study of the United States." -- Catherine Lutz * American Anthropologist *"The Theater of Operations is an engaging and lively read, evocative and often poetic." -- Laura A. McNamara * Journal of Anthropological Research *Table of ContentsIntroduction. The "New" Normal 1 1. "Survival Is Your Business": Engineering Ruins and Affect in Nuclear America 45 2. Bad Weather: On Planetary Crisis 77 3. Sensitive but Unclassified: Secrecy and the Counterterror State 113 4. Biosecurity Noir: WMDs in a World without Borders 145 5. Living Counterterror 193 Acknowledgments 211 Notes 213 References 233 Index 261

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Book SynopsisThe anthropologist Joseph Masco locates the origins of the present-day U.S. counterterrorism apparatus in the Cold War's "balance of terror." He shows how, after the attacks of 9/11, the U.S. Global War on Terror mobilized a wide range of affective, conceptual, and institutional resources established during the Cold War to enable a new planetary theater of operations.Trade Review“Anthropologist Masco takes a cultural-anthropological lens to the study of a “counterterror state,” which he argues the US has become since the horrors of 9/11. ... His remarkable treatise powerfully, sometimes cynically, demonstrates how the terrorist events of September 11 were deployed in the service of a “conceptual project” that ‘mobilizes affects (fear, terror, anger) via imaginary processes (worry, precarity, threat) to constitute an unlimited space and time horizon for military state action.’ … Essential. Graduate and undergraduate collections in cultural anthropology, cultural studies, political violence, and terrorism studies.” -- T. Niazi * Choice *“The Theater of Operations is a joy to read. Masco’s writing style is eloquent and effortless. ... [A]nthropologists of security, violence, war and peace should look to Masco’s concept work and reflect on their own ethnographic experiences. At a cost of just under US$8 trillion, the War on Terror has succeeded in displacing governance from many genuine sources of violence and suffering. Anthropology has a role to play in attending to this and to the replacement of one defective social contract with another one based on emotion and violence.” -- Mark Maguire * Social Anthropology *“Masco’s contribution to the emergent field of security studies and the anthropology of the military is undeniable. Students and practitioners across a broad scope of policy planning would benefit from reading a credible account of the evolution of the complex network of security structures to which Americans submit daily, and perhaps rarely pause to question. In fact, the book could provide the basis for a critical study of counterinsurgency operations in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001. The most compelling point of the book—and, perhaps, its most disheartening—is that our national security ethos is not necessarily predicated upon real, existential threats, but imagined dangers which are only as finite as the limits of our imagination.” -- Morwari Zafar * Anthropological Quarterly *“The Theater of Operations is an important, well-argued book … [that] comes at a time when it is highly relevant and needed. As real threats multiply and the idea of ultimate security becomes obsolete, the country may have to prioritise its goals so that its own values and world security will not be undermined. It may be hard for the United States to do so, but, at least, Masco’s work reminds us how complex and multifaceted the relations between security, democracy and empire are.” -- Michail Zontos * LSE Review of Books *“Fascinating and terrifying. …” -- Caitlin Zaloom * Public Books *"Masco’s robust and historically rigorous comparison yields a deep understanding of the evolution of U.S. hegemony in the long postwar era and into the twenty-first century." -- Jeehyun Lim * American Studies *"This book would work well as a monograph for graduate seminars in historical social science, the anthropology of the United States, expertise, subjectivity and affect, or the state. Written in highly sophisticated engagement with a wide range of theory, its writing nonetheless has a clarity, crispness, and vividness that would allow it to be used with advanced undergraduates to introduce them to what is sure to be one of this decade’s most important works in our field and in interdisciplinary study of the United States." -- Catherine Lutz * American Anthropologist *"The Theater of Operations is an engaging and lively read, evocative and often poetic." -- Laura A. McNamara * Journal of Anthropological Research *Table of ContentsIntroduction. The "New" Normal 1 1. "Survival Is Your Business": Engineering Ruins and Affect in Nuclear America 45 2. Bad Weather: On Planetary Crisis 77 3. Sensitive but Unclassified: Secrecy and the Counterterror State 113 4. Biosecurity Noir: WMDs in a World without Borders 145 5. Living Counterterror 193 Acknowledgments 211 Notes 213 References 233 Index 261

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the aftermath of 9/11 in New York City and the various ways that this event profoundly reshaped multiple spheres of City life.Table of ContentsIntroduction, 1 Susan Opotow and Zachary Baron Shemtob Conflict and Change: New York City’s Rebirth after 9/11, 14 Zachary Baron Shemtob, Patrick Sweeney, and Susan Opotow Mirrored Reflections: (Re)Constructing Memory and Identity in Hiroshima and New York City, 41 Hirofumi Minami and Brian R. Davis Memory Foundations, 67 Daniel Libeskind Building the 9/11 Memorial, 86 Michael Arad Urban Security in New York City after 9/11: Risk and Realities, 106 Charles R. Jennings Managing Fire Emergencies in Tall Buildings: Design Innovations in the Wake of 9/11, 128 Norman Groner Health Impacts of 9/11, 145 Michael Crane, Kimberly Flynn, Roberto Lucchini, Guille Mejia, Jacqueline Moline, David Prezant, Joan Reibman, and Micki Siegel de Hernandez, with Cristina Onea and Susan Opotow Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Following 9/11: What We Know Now, 180 Ari Lowell, Ariel Durosky, Anne Hilburn, Liat Helpman, Xi Zhu, and Yuval Neria Living in Houses Without Walls: Muslim Youth in New York City in the Aftermath of 9/11, 206 Diala Shamas Memory, Site, and Object: The September 11 Memorial Museum, 230 Susan Opotow and Karyna Pryiomka Acknowledgments, 253 List of Contributors, 255 Index, 263

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the aftermath of 9/11 in New York City and the various ways that this event profoundly reshaped multiple spheres of City life.Table of ContentsIntroduction, 1 Susan Opotow and Zachary Baron Shemtob Conflict and Change: New York City’s Rebirth after 9/11, 14 Zachary Baron Shemtob, Patrick Sweeney, and Susan Opotow Mirrored Reflections: (Re)Constructing Memory and Identity in Hiroshima and New York City, 41 Hirofumi Minami and Brian R. Davis Memory Foundations, 67 Daniel Libeskind Building the 9/11 Memorial, 86 Michael Arad Urban Security in New York City after 9/11: Risk and Realities, 106 Charles R. Jennings Managing Fire Emergencies in Tall Buildings: Design Innovations in the Wake of 9/11, 128 Norman Groner Health Impacts of 9/11, 145 Michael Crane, Kimberly Flynn, Roberto Lucchini, Guille Mejia, Jacqueline Moline, David Prezant, Joan Reibman, and Micki Siegel de Hernandez, with Cristina Onea and Susan Opotow Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Following 9/11: What We Know Now, 180 Ari Lowell, Ariel Durosky, Anne Hilburn, Liat Helpman, Xi Zhu, and Yuval Neria Living in Houses Without Walls: Muslim Youth in New York City in the Aftermath of 9/11, 206 Diala Shamas Memory, Site, and Object: The September 11 Memorial Museum, 230 Susan Opotow and Karyna Pryiomka Acknowledgments, 253 List of Contributors, 255 Index, 263

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative book provides a holistic overview of terrorist groups and finances, including consideration of the necessity and differing financial needs of different groups.Trade Review’In recent years a great deal has been written about terrorism and how best to inhibit and undermine terrorists’ aspirations. Much of this literature tends to be one dimensional reflecting the experience of the author. Dr Ridley having had a long and diverse career in intelligence and in particular financial analysis has succeeded in going far beyond description of a series of war stories to providing not only a starting account of the range and character of modern terrorism, but also a knowledgeable analysis of the measures adopted around the world to combat the threat. Of critical importance, in the minds of many, has been the adoption of techniques in the main from the “war against drugs” facilitating the identification and disruption of finance. While emphasising the value of financial intelligence Dr Ridley, now as a scholar, dispassionately questions how successful this strategy has been and where it might take us. Such issues need to be aired and resolved if we are not to undermine the very values which we seek to protect.’ -- Barry Rider, University of Cambridge, UK’This is hugely important and highly relevant contribution by a world expert, which adds to our knowledge of terrorist funding. It will make practitioners and academics alike, not to mention politicians who should be seeking their advice, stop and think.’ -- John Grieve, Portsmouth University, UK and former UK National Co-ordinator for Counter Terrorism’Dr. Ridley has authored an excellent, analytical, comprehensive, and solutions-oriented book addressing the complexities of terror financing and the challenges in combating this menace. Dr. Ridley‚Äôs unique insight, arising from substantial academic and professional experiences on combating terror financing, lends substantial credibility to the volume.’ -- Dean C. Alexander, Western Illinois University, USTable of ContentsContents: Foreword 1. Terrorist Financing, Hitherto Neglected 2. Terrorist Groups, Stood Down but Still Financing? 3. International Efforts, International Barriers 4. Early Recognition of Two ‘Obvious’ Modus Operandi 5. Delayed Recognition and Underestimation of Modus Operandi 6. The Derided Modus Operandi 7. ‘They Haven’t Gone Away, You Know’ 8. The Strategic Mind-set 9. Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisIn Foreign Intervention in Africa after the Cold Warinterdisciplinary in approach and intended for nonspecialistsElizabeth Schmidt provides a new framework for thinking about foreign political and military intervention in Africa, its purposes, and its consequences. She focuses on the quarter century following the Cold War (19912017), when neighboring states and subregional, regional, and global organizations and networks joined extracontinental powers in support of diverse forces in the war-making and peace-building processes. During this period, two rationales were used to justify intervention: a response to instability, with the corollary of responsibility to protect, and the war on terror.Often overlooked in discussions of poverty and violence in Africa is the fact that many of the challenges facing the continent today are rooted in colonial political and economic practices, in Cold War alliances, and in attempts by outsiders to influence African political and economic systTrade Review“Why is this book a ‘must read’? In my view, it is because (Schmidt) manages to bring together a massive amount of information across a highly diverse socioeconomic and political landscape, organize it around a very persuasive set of propositions, and present it in a highly readable and compelling way.” * African Studies Review *“A counterweight to the often shallow perspectives on African events and affairs as communicated by broadcast and print media, which tend to be overly descriptive, short on evidence, and divorced from historical context. Libraries, be they local public institutions or at major research universities, would be well advised to include this title in their collections.” * American Historical Review *“[A] well-organized, easy-to-read survey of a very complicated field of literature … clear and succinct presentation of major factors driving foreign intervention….it is refreshing to have a textbook on the market that is clearly designed for teaching undergraduates.” * H-Africa *“Foreign Intervention in Africa after the Cold War should become the quintessential building block for future conceptual, theoretical, and empirical explorations of international affairs in and with Africa.” * H-Diplo Roundtable, 2 March 2020 *“Foreign Intervention in Africa After the Cold War is a laudable contribution to the expanding body of scholarship … about…Africa’s past and potential future. It is an excellent introductory text for students, policymakers, and other readers…. The suggested readings at the end of each chapter provide a valuable guide for those seeking to further explore specific topics within this remarkable book.” * Canadian Journal of African Studies / Revue canadienne des études africaines *"(Foreign Intervention in Africa) makes an important contribution to the literature on African conflicts. Specifically written for non-specialists, it contains many illustrations, beautiful maps and useful reading suggestions that will appeal to policy-makers, humanitarian actors, students and the general public interested in understanding the consequences of foreign interventions in Africa.” * African Studies Quarterly *“A timely analysis …. [The book] is a must-read and will prove quite valuable in providing readers with deeper knowledge to question faulty logic and oversimplified solutions.…Schmidt presents an articulate, meticulous, yet easily comprehensible book that keeps her readers engaged. Summing up: Essential.” * CHOICE *“Foreign Intervention in Africa after the Cold War, by one of the leading Africanists in the United States, is richly detailed and beautifully organized. The bibliographical essays at the end of each chapter make it especially helpful to students. This is a fine study that is ideal for classroom use.”“Foreign Intervention in Africa After the Cold War is an excellent contribution to African studies, history and political science because of the many insights into the extent and complexities of foreign intervention in one accessible text. This is a book that reminds us that it is not always just a question of whether to intervene or not.” * The Washington Post *

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Book SynopsisMany challenges facing the African continent today are rooted in colonial practices, Cold War alliances, and outsiders’ attempts to influence its political and economic systems. Interdisciplinary and intended for nonspecialists, this book provides a new framework for thinking about foreign political and military intervention in Africa.Trade Review“Why is this book a ‘must read’? In my view, it is because (Schmidt) manages to bring together a massive amount of information across a highly diverse socioeconomic and political landscape, organize it around a very persuasive set of propositions, and present it in a highly readable and compelling way.” * African Studies Review *“A counterweight to the often shallow perspectives on African events and affairs as communicated by broadcast and print media, which tend to be overly descriptive, short on evidence, and divorced from historical context. Libraries, be they local public institutions or at major research universities, would be well advised to include this title in their collections.” * American Historical Review *“[A] well-organized, easy-to-read survey of a very complicated field of literature … clear and succinct presentation of major factors driving foreign intervention….it is refreshing to have a textbook on the market that is clearly designed for teaching undergraduates.” * H-Africa *“Foreign Intervention in Africa after the Cold War should become the quintessential building block for future conceptual, theoretical, and empirical explorations of international affairs in and with Africa.” * H-Diplo Roundtable, 2 March 2020 *“Foreign Intervention in Africa After the Cold War is a laudable contribution to the expanding body of scholarship … about…Africa’s past and potential future. It is an excellent introductory text for students, policymakers, and other readers…. The suggested readings at the end of each chapter provide a valuable guide for those seeking to further explore specific topics within this remarkable book.” * Canadian Journal of African Studies / Revue canadienne des études africaines *"(Foreign Intervention in Africa) makes an important contribution to the literature on African conflicts. Specifically written for non-specialists, it contains many illustrations, beautiful maps and useful reading suggestions that will appeal to policy-makers, humanitarian actors, students and the general public interested in understanding the consequences of foreign interventions in Africa.” * African Studies Quarterly *“A timely analysis …. [The book] is a must-read and will prove quite valuable in providing readers with deeper knowledge to question faulty logic and oversimplified solutions.…Schmidt presents an articulate, meticulous, yet easily comprehensible book that keeps her readers engaged. Summing up: Essential.” * CHOICE *“Foreign Intervention in Africa after the Cold War, by one of the leading Africanists in the United States, is richly detailed and beautifully organized. The bibliographical essays at the end of each chapter make it especially helpful to students. This is a fine study that is ideal for classroom use.”“Foreign Intervention in Africa After the Cold War is an excellent contribution to African studies, history and political science because of the many insights into the extent and complexities of foreign intervention in one accessible text. This is a book that reminds us that it is not always just a question of whether to intervene or not.” * The Washington Post *

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Book SynopsisThe Handbook of the Criminology of Terrorism features a collection of essays that represent the most recent criminological research relating to the origins and evolution of, along with responses to, terrorism, from a criminological perspective.Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors viii Part I Introduction 1 Bringing Criminology into the Study of Terrorism 3Gary LaFree and Joshua D. Freilich Part II Etiology 15 1 The Etiology of Radicalization 17Randy Borum 2 Psychological Factors in Radicalization: A “3 N” Approach 33David Webber and Arie W. Kruglanski 3 What Makes Them Do It? Individual‐Level Indicators of Extremist Outcomes 47John P. Sawyer and Justin Hienz 4 The Terrorists’ Planning Cycle: Patterns of Pre‐incident Behavior 62Brent L. Smith, Paxton Roberts, and Kelly R. Damphousse 5 Group‐level Predictors of Political and Religiously Motivated Violence 77Katharine A. Boyd 6 Country‐level Predictors of Terrorism 93Nancy A. Morris and Gary LaFree Part III Theories 119 7 General Strain Theory and Terrorism 121Robert Agnew 8 Social Learning Theory and Becoming a Terrorist: New Challenges for a General Theory 133J. Keith Akins and L. Thomas Winfree, Jr. 9 The Situational Approach to Terrorism 150Henda Y. Hsu and Graeme R. Newman 10 Victimization Theories and Terrorism 162William S. Parkin 11 Analyzing Radicalization and Terrorism: A Situational Action Theory 175Per‐Olof H. Wikström and Noémie Bouhana Part IV Research Methods 187 12 Measuring Terrorism 189Laura Dugan and Michael Distler 13 Paradigmatic Case Studies and Prison Ethnography: Future Directions in Terrorism Research 206Mark S. Hamm and Ramón Spaaij 14 Social Network Analysis and Terrorism 221Aili Malm, Rebecca Nash, and Ramin Moghadam 15 Spatial and Temporal Analysis of Terrorism and Insurgency 232Shane D. Johnson and Alex Braithwaite 16 Applying Multilevel Models to Terrorism Research 244Brian D. Johnson 17 Methodological Advances in the Study of Terrorism: Using Latent Class Growth Analysis to Estimate Terrorism Trends 260Nancy A. Morris 18 Interrupted Time Series Analysis in the Study of Terrorism 276Robert Apel and Henda Y. Hsu Part V Types of Terrorism 295 19 Far Right Terrorism in the United States 297Pete Simi and Bryan F. Bubolz 20 Left‐wing Terrorism: From Anarchists to the Radical Environmental Movement and Back 310Jennifer Varriale Carson 21 Assessing Aerial Hijacking as a Terrorist Tactic 323Susan Fahey 22 Evolution of Suicide Attacks 339Ami Pedahzur and Susanne Martin 23 Terrorist Assassinations: A Criminological Perspective 353Marissa Mandala Part VI Terrorism and Other Types of Crime 37124 Organized Crime and Terrorism 373Enrique Desmond Arias and Nazia Hussain 25 Similar from a Distance: A Comparison of Terrorism and Hate Crime 385Ryan D. King, Laura M. DeMarco, and Robert J. VandenBerg 26 Studying Extremist Homicide in the United States 402Jeff Gruenewald and Brent R. Klein 27 Financial Terror: Financial Crime Schemes Involving Extremists Linked to the American Far Right and al‐Qaeda and Affiliated Movements 420Brandon A. Sullivan, Joshua D. Freilich, and Steven M. Chermak 28 An Empirical Analysis of Maritime Terrorism Using the Global Terrorism Database 433Bo Jiang Part VII Countering Terrorism 449 29 Empowering Communities to Prevent Violent Extremism: A Report on the August 2014 National Summit 451Stevan Weine and William Braniff 30 Terrorist Plots the United States: What We have Really Faced, and How We Might Best Defend Against It 468Kevin J. Strom, John S. Hollywood, and Mark W. Pope 31 The Ten Commandments for Effective Counterterrorism 482Simon Perry, David Weisburd, and Badi Hasisi 32 Prosecuting Terrorism post‐9/11: Impact of Policy Changes on Case Outcomes 495Christopher A. Shields, Brent L. Smith, and Kelly R. Damphousse 33 Prisons: Their Role in Creating and Containing Terrorists 508Margaret A. Zahn 34 The Individual Risk Assessment of Terrorism: Recent Developments 520John Monahan 35 Legislative Efforts to Prevent Eco‐terrorist Attacks 535Yi‐Yuan Su and Sue‐Ming Yang 36 On the Relevance of Cyber Criminological Research in the Design of Policies and Sophisticated Security Solutions against Cyberterrorism Events 553David Maimon and Alexander Testa Index 568

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Book SynopsisCritical Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Reader Identify and protect critical infrastructure from a wide variety of threats In Critical Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Reader, Ted G. Lewis delivers a clear and compelling discussion of what infrastructure requires protection, how to protect it, and the consequences of failure. Through the book, you'll examine the intersection of cybersecurity, climate change, and sustainability as you reconsider and reexamine the resilience of your infrastructure systems. The author walks you through how to conduct accurate risk assessments, make sound investment decisions, and justify your actions to senior executives. You'll learn how to protect water supplies, energy pipelines, telecommunication stations, power grids, and a wide variety of computer networks, without getting into the weeds of highly technical mathematical models. Critical Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Reader<Table of ContentsPreface xiii 1 The Challenge 1 1.1 The Evolution of Critical Infrastructure Protection 2 1.1.1 In the Beginning 2 1.1.2 Natural Disaster Recovery 4 1.1.3 What Is Critical? 5 1.1.4 Public–Private Cooperation 7 1.1.5 Federalism: Whole of Government 8 1.2 Defining CIKR Risk and Resilience 11 1.2.1 Risk Strategy 12 1.2.2 Resilience Strategy 13 1.2.3 Sustainability Strategy 14 1.2.4 The Four Horsemen 15 1.3 Weather/Climate Change/Global Warming 16 1.3.1 The Carrington Event 17 1.3.2 Black Bodies 18 1.3.3 The Lightening Rod 19 1.4 Consequences 20 1.4.1 Accidents/Aging/Neglect 21 1.4.2 The Report Card 21 1.4.2.1 The Domino Effect 22 1.4.3 Terrorism/Extremists 22 1.4.4 Cyber Exploits/Criminals 25 1.4.4.1 Black Hats 25 1.4.4.2 Cybercrime Pays 26 1.4.5 The Soft War 27 1.4.6 Cyberattacks and CIKR 27 1.5 Discussion 29 References 29 2 What is a Catastrophe? 30 2.1 Theories of Collapse 31 2.1.1 Normal Accident Theory (NAT) 32 2.1.2 Punctuated Equilibrium Theory (PET) 33 2.1.3 How Uncertain are Avalanches? 33 2.1.4 Self-Organized Criticality 35 2.2 Complex Systems Theory 36 2.2.1 Tragedy of the Commons (TOC) 36 2.2.2 Paradox of Enrichment (POE) 38 2.2.3 Competitive Exclusion Principle (CEP) 41 2.2.4 Paradox of Redundancy (POR) 43 2.3 General Systems Theory 43 2.3.1 Emergence 43 2.3.2 Self-Organization 44 2.3.3 Preferential Attachment 44 2.4 Vulnerable Industrial Commons 46 2.4.1 TOC Failure 46 2.4.2 POE Failure 47 2.4.3 CEP Failure 47 2.4.4 POR Failure 47 2.5 Resilience Versus Sustainability 48 2.5.1 Black Swans 48 2.5.2 Catastrophe’s Long Tail 49 2.6 Discussion 49 References 49 3 Energy Transition 51 3.1 A Sector Under Transition 51 3.2 Energy Fundamentals 52 3.2.1 Understanding Units and Measures 53 3.2.2 Consumption 54 3.3 Regulatory Structure of the Energy Sector 55 3.3.1 Evolution of Energy Sector Regulation 55 3.3.2 Energy Pipeline Regulations 55 3.3.3 The Energy ISAC 56 3.4 Legacy Fuels 56 3.4.1 Coal 57 3.4.2 The Rise of Oil and the Automobile 57 3.4.3 Natural Gas Middlemen 58 3.4.4 Nuclear Fuel 58 3.5 Legacy Energy Infrastructure 61 3.5.1 Oil Refineries 61 3.5.2 Oil Transmission and Distribution 62 3.5.3 Oil Storage 63 3.5.4 The Natural Gas Supply Chain 64 3.5.5 The Critical Gulf of Mexico Cluster 65 3.5.6 Critical Refineries 65 3.5.7 Critical Transmission Pipelines 66 3.6 Renewables 66 3.7 Solar – Photovoltaic (PV) 67 3.7.1 Wind 67 3.7.2 The Hydrogen Circle 68 3.7.3 Others 69 3.8 Batteries and Reservoirs 70 3.8.1 Modern Batteries 70 3.8.2 Grid Scale Storage – LDES 71 3.9 Discussion 71 References 72 4 The Vulnerable Powergrid 73 4.1 What Is the Grid? 74 4.2 The North American Grid 76 4.2.1 Grid Structure 77 4.2.2 ACE and Kirchhoff’s Law 78 4.2.3 Anatomy of a Blackout 78 4.3 Threat Analysis 80 4.3.1 Attack Scenario 1: Disruption of Fuel Supply to Power Plants 80 4.3.2 Attack Scenario 2: Destruction of Major Transformers 81 4.3.3 Attack Scenario 3: Disruption of SCADA Communications 81 4.3.4 Attack Scenario 4: Creation of a Cascading Transmission Failure 82 4.4 From Death Rays to Vertical Integration 83 4.4.1 Early Regulation 83 4.4.2 Deregulation and EPACT 1992 85 4.4.3 Electricity Sector ES-ISAC 85 4.5 Out of Orders 888 and 889 Comes Chaos 86 4.5.1 Economics Versus Physics 88 4.5.2 What Increases SOC? 89 4.5.3 NIMBY Versus Environmentalism 90 4.5.4 A Change of Heart 91 4.6 The Architecture of Twenty-First Century Grids 91 4.6.1 The Future Is Storage 92 4.6.2 SOC Is Reduced 94 4.6.3 Economics of Electrification 95 4.7 Discussion 96 References 96 5 Water and Water Treatment 97 5.1 A Vanishing Resource 97 5.1.1 From Germs to Terrorists 98 5.1.2 Safe Drinking Water Act 99 5.1.3 The WaterISAC 100 5.2 Foundations: SDWA of 1974 101 5.3 The Bio-Terrorism Act of 2002 102 5.3.1 Is Water for Drinking? 103 5.3.2 Climate Change and Rot – The New Threats 103 5.4 The Architecture of Water Systems 104 5.4.1 The Law of the River 105 5.4.2 Resiliency of Water Pipeline Networks 105 5.5 Hetch Hetchy Water 106 5.5.1 Risk Analysis 108 5.5.2 Resilience Analysis 108 5.6 Threat Analysis 108 5.6.1 The Rational Actor 109 5.6.2 Hetch Hetchy Threat Analysis 109 5.6.3 Chem-Bio 109 5.6.4 Earthquakes 110 5.7 Water Resilience 110 5.7.1 Save the Pineapple Express 110 5.7.2 Gray Water 112 5.7.3 Desalination 112 5.7.4 Exemplar Israel 113 5.8 Discussion 113 References 113 6 Transportation Renewed 114 6.1 Transitioning a Vast and Complex Sector 114 6.1.1 Government Leads the Way 115 6.1.2 Safety and Security 115 6.2 Roads at TOC Risk 116 6.2.1 The Road to Prosperity 119 6.2.2 Economic Impact 120 6.2.3 The National Highway System (NHS) 120 6.2.4 The Interstate Highway Network is Resilient 121 6.2.5 The NHS is Safer 121 6.2.6 The Future is Electric 122 6.3 Rail and Railroads 122 6.3.1 Birth of Regulation 123 6.3.2 Freight Trains 125 6.3.3 Passenger Rail 126 6.3.4 Terrorist Target Passenger Trains 127 6.3.5 Economics of Rail 127 6.4 Air Transportation 129 6.4.1 Resilience of the Hub-and-Spoke Network 130 6.4.2 Security of Commercial Air Travel 132 6.4.3 How Safe and Secure is Flying in the United States? 134 6.4.4 Drones 134 6.4.5 eVTOLs 135 6.4.6 Commercial Airline Impact on Global Warming 135 6.5 Discussion 135 References 136 7 Supply Chains 137 7.1 The World is Flat, but Tilted 139 7.1.1 Supply Side Supply 140 7.1.2 The Father of Containerization 140 7.1.3 The Perils of Efficient Supply Chains 141 7.2 The World Trade Web 144 7.2.1 WTW and Economic Contagions 145 7.2.2 Resilience Failures 147 7.3 Twic 148 7.3.1 Msram 148 7.3.2 Protect 150 7.4 Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains 151 7.4.1 Greening of Ships 151 7.5 Are Supply Chains Secure? 151 7.5.1 Encapsulation Works 152 7.5.2 Who Owns the Trusted Path? 152 7.6 Discussion 152 References 153 8 Communications and the Internet 154 8.1 Early Years 156 8.1.1 The Natural Monopoly 157 8.1.2 The Communications Act of 1996 158 8.2 Regulatory Structure 158 8.2.1 The Most Important Person in Modern History 159 8.2.2 The First (Modern) Critical Infrastructure 159 8.3 The Architecture of the Communications Sector 160 8.3.1 Physical Infrastructure 161 8.3.2 Wireless Networks 163 8.3.3 Extra-Terrestrial Communication 163 8.3.4 Land Earth Stations 165 8.3.5 Cellular Networks 165 8.3.6 Cell Phone Generations 166 8.3.7 Wi-Fi Technology 166 8.4 Risk and Resilience Analysis 167 8.4.1 Importance of Carrier Hotels 168 8.4.2 The Submarine Cable Network 169 8.4.3 HPM Threats 169 8.4.4 Cellular Network Threats 170 8.4.5 Physical Threats 171 8.5 The Monoculture Internet 171 8.5.1 The Internet Self-Organized 172 8.5.2 The Original Sins 173 8.5.2.1 The DNS 174 8.5.2.2 More Original Sin 175 8.5.3 The Hierarchical Internet 176 8.5.4 Too Many Open Ports 177 8.6 Internet Governance 177 8.6.1 IAB and IETF 178 8.6.2 ICANN Wars 179 8.6.3 Isoc 180 8.6.4 W3c 180 8.6.5 Internationalization 181 8.6.6 Regulation and Balkanization 182 8.6.6.1 Rise of Regulation 182 8.6.6.2 Criticality of the Internet 183 8.7 Green Communications 183 8.7.1 Solar Computing 183 8.7.2 Quantum Communications 184 8.7.3 Adiabatic Logic 184 8.8 Discussion 184 References 185 9 Cyber Threats 186 9.1 Threat Surface 188 9.1.1 Script-kiddies 191 9.1.2 Black Hats 191 9.1.3 Weaponized Exploits 192 9.1.4 Ransomware and the NSA 193 9.2 Basic Vulnerabilities 194 9.2.1 The First Exploit 195 9.2.2 TCP/IP Flaws 196 9.2.3 Open Ports 198 9.2.4 Buffer Overflow Exploits 199 9.2.5 DDoS Attacks 200 9.2.6 Email Exploits 201 9.2.7 Flawed Application and System Software 201 9.2.8 Trojans, Worms, Viruses, and Keyloggers 202 9.2.9 Hacking the DNS 203 9.2.10 Hardware Flaws 203 9.2.11 Botnets 204 9.3 Cyber Risk Analysis 205 9.3.1 Kill Chain Approach 206 9.3.2 Machine-learning Approach 206 9.4 Analysis 207 9.5 Discussion 208 References 208 10 Social Hacking 209 10.1 Web 2.0 and the Social Network 211 10.2 Social Networks Amplify Memes 213 10.3 Topology Matters 215 10.4 Computational Propaganda 217 10.5 Beware the Echo Chamber 218 10.6 Big Data Analytics 219 10.6.1 Algorithmic Bias 220 10.6.2 The Depths of Deep Learning 221 10.6.3 Data Brokers 221 10.7 Gdpr 222 10.8 Social Network Resilience 223 10.9 The Sustainable Web 224 10.9.1 The Century of Regulation 225 10.9.2 The NetzDG 225 10.10 Discussion 226 References 227 11 Banking and Finance 228 11.1 The Financial System 231 11.1.1 Federal Reserve Versus US Treasury 232 11.1.2 Operating the System 233 11.1.3 Balancing the Balance Sheet 233 11.1.4 Paradox of Enrichment 234 11.2 Financial Networks 235 11.2.1 FedWire 235 11.2.2 Target 236 11.2.3 Swift 236 11.2.4 Credit Card Networks 237 11.2.5 3-D Secure Payment 237 11.3 Virtual Currency 238 11.3.1 Intermediary PayPal 238 11.3.2 ApplePay 239 11.3.3 Cryptocurrency 239 11.3.3.1 Nakamoto’s Revenge 240 11.3.3.2 Double Spend Problem 240 11.3.3.3 Crypto Challenges 241 11.4 Hacking a Financial Network 242 11.5 Hot Money 244 11.5.1 Liquidity Traps 244 11.5.2 The Dutch Disease 245 11.6 The End of Stimulus? 246 11.7 Fractal Markets 246 11.7.1 Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) 247 11.7.2 Fractal Market Hypothesis (FMH) 248 11.7.3 Predicting Collapse 248 11.8 The Threat is Existential 250 11.9 Discussion 250 References 250 12 Strategies for a Changing World 251 12.1 Whole of Government 252 12.2 Risk and Resilience 253 12.3 Complex and Emergent CIKR 255 12.3.1 Communications and IT 255 12.3.2 Internet and Cybersecurity 256 12.4 Surveillance Capitalism 256 12.5 Industrial Control Systems 257 12.6 Global Pandemics 257 12.7 Transportation and Supply Chains 258 12.8 Banking and Finance 258 12.9 An Integrated Infrastructure Strategy 259 12.9.1 What to Do? 259 12.9.2 The Plan 260 12.9.3 Issues 260 12.10 Discussion 261 Index 262

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Book SynopsisIn this book, fourteen leading philosophers reflect on the philosophical implications of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. * A philosophical reflection on the implications of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.Table of ContentsNotes on Contributors. 1. Introduction (Tom Rockmore and Joseph Margolis). 2. Iraq, American Empire, and the War on Terrorism (George Leaman). 3. ‘Us’ and ‘Them’: The Politics of American Self-Assertion After 9/11 (Andrew Norris). 4. Misreading Islamist Terrorism: The ‘War Against Terrorism’ and Just-War Theory (Joseph M. Schwartz). 5. Of Power and Compassion (Shibley Telhami). 6. Terror and the Attack on Civil Liberties (Ronald Dworkin). 7. Civilizational Inprisonments (Amartya Sen). 8. The New Political Infamy and the Sacrilege of Feminisim (Drucilla Cornell). 9. Reasons for Conflict: Political Implications of a Definition of Terrorism (Angelica Nuzzo). 10. Losing to Tomorrow: An American Work in Progress (Davis B. Borrow). 11. Preemptive War, Americanism and Anti-Americanism (Domenico Losurdo). 12. On the So-Called War on Terrorism (Tom Rockmore). 13. Terrorism and the New Forms of War (Joseph Margolis). 14. Afterword: The Road from September 11 to Abu Ghraib (Armen T. Marsoobian). Index.

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