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Book SynopsisThree to four dozen international and local organizations, up to one hundred thousand individuals, and millions of supporters are part of the phenomenon of Global Jihad. The Global Jihad Movement endeavors to name and differentiate these organizations and to explain their infrastructure, operational capabilities, and activities. It also analyzes their mutual and multi-lateral relations inside and outside the jihadi framework. In essence, this is a who's who in the Global Jihad. The first section deals with ideology, focusing on the emergence of the Salafi and the Salafi-jihadi ideologies, which are still the most important factors behind the operational performance of Global Jihadi elements. The second section addresses the affiliate groups of al-Qaeda, such as al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, and al-Qaeda in Iraq. This section focuses mainly on the groups that adopted al-Qaeda's Global Jihad strategy by incorporating Western targets in their vicinity
Trade ReviewThis handbook presents a comprehensive, detailed, and authoritative overview of the global Jihadi movement and its disparate affiliates, with a focus on their infrastructure, operational capabilities, and terrorist activities. * Perspectives on Terrorism *
This book offers a perfect primer for students of the global situation on the elements and ideals of jihad, with special attention afforded to Al-Qaeda, the largest and most successful proponent of jihad.... The book incorporates a number of instructive charts and maps to good effect and includes an index. This informative book is an excellent launching point for further study. * American Reference Books Annual *
The Global Jihad Movement is recommended reading for college-level political science readers strong in global security issues, and provides a reference designed to identify and differentiate the various world groups involved in global jihad. An introductory section covers basic ideology common to such groups, while other sections present 'affiliate groups' and discuss their different perspectives, strategies, and political processes. Any college-level reader with more than a cursory interest in the subject will find this a serious reference that uses the different groups as a starting point for examining their patterns, ideology, lifestyles, and effects on world political and social order. * Midwest Book Review *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Foreword Preface Chapter One- Introduction Organization-first and Foremost Leadership and its Role Hierarchy or Network? Decline of Terrorist Organizations and Organization Structure Historical Development: Global Jihad Movement and the Al Qaeda Organization The Blowback Global Jihad trajectory Global Jihad Current Status Chapter Two- The Ideological Imperative General background and Historical Development Ideological Collision in Afghanistan: Azzam vs. Zawahiri The Establishment of Al Qaeda: Synchronization of Ideologies Crystallization of the “Third Ideology:” "Global Jihad" against the West Chapter Three- Al Qaeda: The Global Vanguard The Structure of Al Qaeda The Amir The Deputy The Secretary The Command Council The Military Committee The General Section (Internal) The Special Operation Unit (External) The WMD Subunit The Library and Research Section The Political Committee The Media Committee The Administrative and Financial Committee The Security Committee The Religious Committee Mobilization Al Qaeda leadership in Iran Conclusions and Assessment Chapter Four- Affiliated Groups Jamaah Islamiyah of Southeast Asia (JI) General Background Infrastructure Layout and Operational Capabilities Funding International Characteristics of Activities JI's "International" Operations Future Assessment Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) General Background: Historical foundation and Development Ideology Military Capability Infrastructure, Layout, and Operational Capabilities Attitude towards the Yemeni Regime and other Players in Yemen The Arab Spring and AQAP Reactions AQAP Infrastructure AQAP Deployment in Yemen and its Assessed Military Power and Capabilities Funding International Characteristics of Activities Future Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) General Background Local Distribution and Area of Operation Organizational Infrastructure Group Affiliation Finance Operational Characteristics Military Capability Strategy and Tactics International Distribution Targeting Policy Activity against Western Targets within the Vicinity of AQIM’s Sphere of Operations Future Activity Lashkar-e-Toyba (LET) General Background Objectives Area of Operations Organizational Structure Operational Characteristics Military Capabilities Strategies Tactics Targeting Policy Group Affiliation Source of Supply and Finance Political Capabilities Significant Events Recent and Future Activities Abu Sayaf Group (ASG) History and Development Area of Operations and Strength Command Structure Affiliated Groups Finance Operational Activity Targeting Policy Terrorist Activity Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) General History and Development Organizational Structure and Leadership Group Affiliation Finance Operational Islamic Jihad Union (IJU) General Background History and Development Deployment Group Affiliation Organization Structure Finance Operational Characteristics Military Capability Tactical Characteristics Training Targeting Policy International Attacks and Plots Assessment Libyan Islamic Fighting Group (LIFG) Background: Historical Development and Current Status Shabaab Al Mujahidin – Somalia General Background History and Development Area of Operations Organizational Infrastructure, Current Leaders and Commanders Group Affiliation Finance Operational Characteristics Military Strength Tactics and Targeting Policy International Operations and Plots Assessment of Future Al Shabaab Activity Abdallah Azzam Brigade General Background Infrastructure and Layout Group Affiliation Future Activity Other Islamic militant groups operating in local arenas PULO RSM MILF SIMI Jaish-e-Mohamed -JeM Harakat Al-Mujahideen -HUM East Turkistan Islamic Movement -ETIM Harkatul Mujahideen -HM Harkatul Jihad Al-Islami -HUJI Harakat Al Mujahidin Al Alami -HUMA Lashkar-e-Jhangvi -LEJ Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan -SSP Ansar Al Islam Gamma Islamiyah Egypt Jaish Al Islam Palestinian Tawhid Wal Jihad Asbat Al Ansar Fatah Al Islam PAGAD AIAI EJIM GICM Taliban Al Nigeri-Boko Haram Chapter Five – Jihad Arena Offshoots Pakistan Tribal Area – Federally Administrated Tribal Area (FATA) Iraq Syria Chechnya Chapter Six – Local Initiatives, Lone Wolves and Homegrown Cells Radicalization: First Phase: Pre radicalization Second Phase: Search of “Self-identity” Third Phase: Indoctrination Fourth Phase: Jihad
