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The so-called "Islamic State" (IS) that has swept into power in parts of Syria and Iraq presents an imminent danger to the global community with its capacity as an effective, ideologically motivated, and bloodthirsty fighting force, coupled with its expanding territorial reach, on the ground and online. The IS has taken on a quasi-state form that mixes modernity with ancient rites, and aggressively promotes sectarian violence and religious extremism with a decidedly apocalyptic bent. Too, it has introduced to the Middle East a new level of extremism and brutality, marked by volatile fluidity, with far-reaching, dangerously destabilizing effects on state and non-state actors, regionally and globally. This book offers insights into the nature of the IS and what the international community can do to combat it. In order to achieve this objective, the origins, intentions, leadership, capabilities, and operations of the IS are explored. The Islamic State's multifaceted efforts and effects in the region and beyond are described. Also, national, regional, and global strategies that are being pursued to address the new threat are examined. To this end, a range of recommendations are offered on specific steps that governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental bodies can take to counter the IS menace. Lastly, additional insights are presented relevant to combating the IS and undermining its potential future capabilities.

The so-called "Islamic State" (IS) that has swept into power in parts of Syria and Iraq presents an imminent danger to the global community with its capacity as an effective, ideologically motivated, and bloodthirsty fighting force, coupled with its expanding territorial reach, on the ground and online. The IS has taken on a quasi-state form that mixes modernity with ancient rites, and aggressively promotes sectarian violence and religious extremism with a decidedly apocalyptic bent. Too, it has introduced to the Middle East a new level of extremism and brutality, marked by volatile fluidity, with far-reaching, dangerously destabilizing effects on state and non-state actors, regionally and globally. This book offers insights into the nature of the IS and what the international community can do to combat it. In order to achieve this objective, the origins, intentions, leadership, capabilities, and operations of the IS are explored. The Islamic State's multifaceted efforts and effects in the region and beyond are described. Also, national, regional, and global strategies that are being pursued to address the new threat are examined. To this end, a range of recommendations are offered on specific steps that governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental bodies can take to counter the IS menace. Lastly, additional insights are presented relevant to combating the IS and undermining its potential future capabilities.

When Jonathan barely escapes the two carnivores hunting him, he enters a new world unimagined in his most adventuresome dreams. Intriguing new friendships mingle with dangerous challenges so great that he must draw on every lesson learned as a former commando.... The Barami Legends is a robust fantasy adventure written to entertain young adults and others who enjoy this type of story. It begins in the Florida barrier islands, and proceeds through the jungles of South America into the strange new world of the Barami. Here is a world that stretches reality, but retains a bond of believability with the reader. The world is radically different and hauntingly familiar. Tribes are real, but originally existed in a different world time line. Dragonhawks dart through the sky guarding their allies the Barami. The strange Url maintain their reputation as highly intelligent strategists and loyal friends, but look like giant whiskered monkeys. Some animal life existed in previous eons and others never existed. The danger and mysteries of this new world unfold abruptly. The tempo increases when an ancient enemy attacks the Barami village and their Hamadi minions kidnap the Barami Chief's son. New surprises and unexpected events punctuate each chapter as the Barami mount a rescue mission. Escaping from Gort Mountain with a ragtag group of ex-prisoners that includes children, the Barami know their enemy will mount a major effort to recapture or kill them. The protagonist must learn, grow and adjust to a world unlike anything he has ever before experienced. As the true nature of the Barami's virulent enemy is unveiled, it becomes clear that first they must avoid capture. Then the survival of the Barami and their friends will require the gathering of allies and a fight to the death. As a veteran soldier and great admirer of the Barami, Jonathan knows he will be deeply involved wherever the action leads.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!