Al-Qaida in Afghanistan (Paperback)

Since 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.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2017
Authors:	Anne Stenersen
Dimensions:	227 x 152 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	220
ISBN-13:	978-1-107-42776-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Islamic studies Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Constitution, government & the state Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General
LSN:	1-107-42776-2
Barcode:	9781107427761

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