The Global Reach Of Al Qaeda

Author : John Rollins
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781437928990

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Al Qaeda and Affiliates: Historical Perspective, Global Presence, and Implications for U.S. Policy by John Rollins Pdf

Al Qaeda (AQ) has evolved into a significantly different terrorist org. than the one that perpetrated the 9/11 attacks. The pre-9/11 AQ was akin to a corp., with Osama Bin Laden acting as a CEO issuing orders and soliciting ideas from subordinates. It has transformed into a diffuse global network and philosophical movement composed of dispersed nodes with varying degrees of independence. Contents of this report: (1) Background; (2) AQ Origins; (3) Afghanistan; (4) Pakistan; (5) Arabian Peninsula; (6) Iraq; (7) North Africa/Sahel: Islamic Maghreb; Algeria; The Sahel; (8) Somalia; The Islamic Courts Union, Al Shabaab; (9) Radical Islamist Groups in SE Asia: Jemaah Islamiya; Abu Sayyaf Group; (10) AQ¿s Global Strategy and Long Term Policy Implications.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on International Relations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Law
ISBN : STANFORD:36105050237051

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Al-Qaeda and the Global Reach of Terrorism by United States. Congress. House. Committee on International Relations Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations. Subcommittee on International Operations and Terrorism
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Terrorism
ISBN : STANFORD:36105050252001

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The Global Reach of Al-Qaeda by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Foreign Relations. Subcommittee on International Operations and Terrorism Pdf

Author : Rohan Gunaratna
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015055858347

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Inside Al Qaeda by Rohan Gunaratna Pdf

Based on over five years of research, "Inside Al Queda" provides the definitive story behind the rise of this small, mysterious group to the notorious organization making headlines today.

Author : Blake D. Ward
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Islam and politics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105122292449

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Osama's Wake by Blake D. Ward Pdf

The National Security Strategy (NSS) of the United States inadequately defines the threat which on September 11, 2001, propelled the United States towards a Global War on Terrorism and redirected the nation's security efforts. Most critics of the NSS point out the futility of waging war on terrorism, since it is a time-worn means to an end. If the nation is to have a strategy to combat an enemy, it has to define who, or what, the enemy is. The War on Terrorism should not be an infinite struggle against any entity willing to use terrorist means; and attempting to scope the threat to groups with global reach is not a discriminating factor in today's globalized and interconnected world. The enemy must be defined not just by their methodology but also by their ideology and politics.

Author : United States. Congress,United States House of Representatives,Committee on International Relations
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1983500461

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Al-Qaeda and the Global Reach of Terrorism by United States. Congress,United States House of Representatives,Committee on International Relations Pdf

Al-Qaeda and the global reach of terrorism : hearing before the Committee on International Relations, House of Representatives, One Hundred Seventh Congress, first session, October 3, 2001.

Author : Rohan Gunaratna
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2002-06-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780231126922

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Inside Al Qaeda by Rohan Gunaratna Pdf

Examines the leadership, ideology, tactics, and finances of Al Qaeda, discusses how the organization trains fighters, and outlines the international response that will be necessary to destroy the organization.

Author : Rohan Gunaratna
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Islam and politics
ISBN : 185065672X

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Inside Al Qaeda by Rohan Gunaratna Pdf

In the era of terrorism, no foe as deadly as Al Qae'da - a multi-dimensional, multi-national group of great expertise and resourcefulness - has emerged to threaten and indeed harm the international community with such impunity. With a membership drawn from three-dozen Middle Eastern, Asian and other nationalities, and with cells established in some 60 countries, Al Qae'da has developed an unprecedented global reach, threatening national, regional and international security worldwide.

Author : Kurt M. Campbell,Michèle A. Flournoy
Publisher : CSIS
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0892064072

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To Prevail by Kurt M. Campbell,Michèle A. Flournoy Pdf

This book takes readers beyond the hourly headlines and day-to-day dramas of the post-September 11 environment and helps them to think about the mediumand long-term implications of the new terrorist threat. Despite the recent successes in Afghanistan and the courageous response to the September events, -the fundamental conclusion of this work is that the years ahead will be among the most difficult in the long life of our nation. The authors present a comprehensive look at the areas in which new choices and hard decisions must be made -- from strengthening law enforcement and intelligence to sustaining a sense of American purpose and devising tailored strategies for key regions of the world. The book's analysis was informed by the work of the CSIS Task Force on Terrorism, drawing on the full range of CSIS expertise in terrorism, national and international security, regional studies, and religion.

Author : Roland Jacquard
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0822329913

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In the Name of Osama Bin Laden by Roland Jacquard Pdf

"A must read for all who continue to grapple with the twin legacy of hatred and hope from September 11. . . "* International terrorism expert Roland Jacquard's In the Name of Osama bin Laden presents a dramatic portrait of the world's most wanted terrorist and his extensive brotherhood--the network of people who operate "in his name." Published originally in France the very week of September 11, as events in the United States shook the world, the book has become an international bestseller. Jacquard details how bin Laden became an international emblem of fundamentalist, pan-Islamic, anti-U.S. fervor and the leader of a brotherhood so passionate that devotees who have never met him will act autonomously in his name. The author explains the global character of bin Laden's organization, elaborating the extent of his sphere of influence in Europe and Asia. Jacquard reveals the construction of bin Laden's networks--including a profile of his inner circle--and their collaboration with overlapping webs of banking, drug trafficking, religious, and terrorist organizations. He considers the brotherhood's access to biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons and warns that, with or without bin Laden, this global terrorist force will remain a threat. Now in English, this edition has been substantially updated in light of recent world events and expanded to include previously unpublished materials, featuring a new introduction and afterword. New documents include an April 2001 interview by the author with bin Laden; a September 24 proclamation by bin Laden to Muslims in Pakistan; and a key page from Dr. Ayman al-Zawahiri's book justifying eternal jihad, which was smuggled out of Afghanistan in October 2001.

Author : Christopher M. Blanchard
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2010-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781437927184

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Al Qaeda by Christopher M. Blanchard Pdf

Contents: (1) Introduction: Al Qaeda: Statements 1994-2001: Founding Principles; ¿Declaration of Jihad¿; ¿Clash of Civilizations¿; (2) Al Qaeda Post-9/11; ¿The Goals of the New York Strike¿; Al Qaeda Statements in 2004-2007; Outreach and 'Truce¿ Proposals; Iraq and Al Qaeda¿s Ideology; Strategic Perspectives; Tactical Differences?; Iraq and Al Qaeda¿s Regional Ambitions; The ¿Islamic State of Iraq¿ and Discord; Political Goals and Perspectives on Reform; The Three Foundations; Al Qaeda on Democracy and Reform; Strategic Framework; Targeting Israel; The Importance of Oil; (3) Implications and Conclusion: Al Qaeda¿s Audiences; Pragmatic Messianism; Al Qaeda and the Jihadist International.

Author : Lawrence J. Bevy
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 159454591X

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Al-Qaeda by Lawrence J. Bevy Pdf

Al-Qaida is a multi-national support group which funds and orchestrates the activities of Islamic militants world-wide. It grew out of the Afghan war against the Soviets, and its core members consist of Afghan war veterans from all over the Muslim world. Al-Qaida was established around 1988 by the Saudi militant Osama bin Ladin. Based in of Afghanistan, bin Ladin uses an extensive international network to maintain a loose connection between Muslim extremists in diverse countries. Working through high-tech means, such as faxes, satellite telephones, and the internet, he is in touch with an unknown number of followers all over the Arab world, as well as in Europe, Asia, the United States and Canada.

Author : Steve Coll
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2005-03-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780141935799

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Ghost Wars by Steve Coll Pdf

The news-breaking book that has sent schockwaves through the White House, Ghost Wars is the most accurate and revealing account yet of the CIA's secret involvement in al-Qaeada's evolution. Prize-winning journalist Steve Coll has spent years reporting from the Middle East, accessed previously classified government files and interviewed senior US officials and foreign spymasters. Here he gives the full inside story of the CIA's covert funding of an Islamic jihad against Soviet forces in Afghanistan, explores how this sowed the seeds of bn Laden's rise, traces how he built his global network and brings to life the dramatic battles within the US government over national security. Above all, he lays bare American intelligence's continual failure to grasp the rising threat of terrrorism in the years leading to 9/11 - and its devastating consequences.

Author : Philip Seib,Dana M. Janbek
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136926723

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Global Terrorism and New Media by Philip Seib,Dana M. Janbek Pdf

Global Terrorism and New Media carefully examines the content of terrorist websites and extremist television programming to provide a comprehensive look at how terrorist groups use new media today. Based partly on a content analysis of discussion boards and forums, the authors share their findings on how terrorism 1.0 is migrating to 2.0 where the interactive nature of new media is used to build virtual organization and community. Although the creative use of social networking tools such as Facebook may advance the reach of terrorist groups, the impact of their use of new media remains uncertain. The book pays particular attention to terrorist media efforts directed at women and children, which are evidence of the long-term strategy that some terrorist organizations have adopted, and the relationship between terrorists’ media presence and actual terrorist activity. This volume also looks at the future of terrorism online and analyzes lessons learned from counterterrorism strategies. This book will be of much interest to students of terrorism studies, media and communication studies, security studies and political science.

Author : Robin Simcox
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1909035017

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Al-Qaeda's Global Footprint by Robin Simcox Pdf

This report finds that while the threat posed by al-Qaeda (AQ) can at times be overstated in the media, current trends mean facets of the organization still have the means and ambition to attack Western enemies, notably through the recruitment of Western jihadists fighting in Syria and the potential for violence when they return home, and the dominance of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP). It seeks to assess the extent to which AQ franchises in Afghanistan and Pakistan (AfPak) have diminished as a threat to the West, compared with AQ's ascendancy in Somalia and Yemen, and the growth of AQ inspired terrorism Nigeria. The author finds that while diktats and strategic guidance from AQ's core leadership (AQC) remain significant, the leadership has limited capacity to co-ordinate operations centrally, meaning that franchises have become increasingly local and regional in their membership, funding and focus. AQAP is identified as the franchise most capable of launching a 9/11 style 'spectacular' attack in the West, as has been highlighted by the recent terror alerts from Yemen. The study notes that the affiliate organisation The Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) is a potential future threat to the West, due to its increased capacity and the prospect of fighters returning from Jihad in Syria, while ungoverned lands in southern Libya are also proving to be a breeding ground for extremism.