Jihad is the most organized force against Western capitalism since the Soviet era. Yet jihadism is multifaceted and complex; much broader than Al Qaeda alone. In the first wide-ranging introduction to today's rapidly growing jihadism; Khosrokhavar explains how two key movements variously influence jihadi activists. One; based in the Middle East; is more heavily influenced by Islamic religion and political thought. The other; composed of individuals growing up or living mostly in Europe and Western democracies including the United States; is motivated by secular as well as religious influences. Khosrokhavar interprets religious and lesser-known Arabic texts and the real-world economic and political dynamics that make jihadism a growing threat to Western democracies. Interviews with imprisoned jihadists on what motivated their plots and actions help the readers understand reality as seen by jihadists. The author concludes with recommendations to safeguard democracies from future jihadism.
#2556542 in Books Aventine Press 2011-11-03Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .61 x 5.51l; .74 #File Name: 1593307462292 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. "Pretty much as I remember it."By Robert MaschmeyerI served with the 4th ID in the Republic of Viet Nam from July 1967 to June 1968. I read a review of the book in my division's alumni news letter. The plot line is not to far fetched; he captured the essence of humping the hills around Pleiku. It is a book he can be proud of. The details and characters ; personalities and the politics of that time ring true. Recommend this book to any vet of II Corps or anyone interested in our participation of diplomacy by other means. Our involvement; "officially" that is; began 50 years ago and yet that book took me back to scenes that are as fresh as this mornings news. Steadfast and Faithful; Bob1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerAn excellent accounting of war in Vietnam1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy JOHN MILTONThis is one of the GREATEST books that I have ever read and is non-fiction.
