Al-Qaida / Pauline Garaude.
Pauline Garaude
BookSince 9/11, al-Qaida has become one of the most infamous and widely discussed terrorist organizations in the world, with affiliates spread across the globe. However, little-known are the group's activities within Afghanistan itself, something which Anne Stenersen examines in this book. Using an array of unique primary sources, she presents an alternative narrative of al-Qaida's goals and strategies prior to 9/11. She argues that al-Qaida's actions were not just an ideological expression of religious fanaticism and violent anti-Americanism, but that they were actually far more practical and organised, with a more revolutionary and Middle Eastern-focused agenda than previously thought. Through Stenersen's analysis, we see how al-Qaida employed a dual strategy: with a small section focused on staging international terrorist attacks, but at the same time a larger part dedicated to building a resilient and cohesive organization that would ultimately serve as a vanguard for future Islamist revolutions.
Title |
Al-Qaida in Afghanistan / Anne Stenersen, Norwegian Defence Research Establishment. |
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Publisher |
Cambridge, United Kingdom New York, NY : Cambridge University Press |
Creation Date |
2017 |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Content |
Introduction -- Vanguards -- Training under pressure -- Return of the Sheikh -- The troublesome guest -- Training under the Taliban -- Taliban's policies towards the Arabs -- Frontline participation -- International terrorism -- Al-Qaida's dual strategy -- Epilogue. |
Extent |
xvi, 206 pages : maps 23 cm. |
Language |
English |
Copyright Date |
©2017 |
National Library system number |
990043615040205171 |
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