Jihad and International Security - Softcover

Roshandel, J.; Chadha, S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1403971927 ISBN 13: 9781403971920

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2006

Synopsis

This book explores the global jihad movement and its emergence in the latter half of the twentieth century. Roshandel and Chadha investigate the nature and extent of this threat, tracing its religious and ideological roots, relevant history, and its goals

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Review:

'Jalil Roshandel and Sharon Chadha have written the definitive account of Jihadism. With clarity, breadth, and depth, they delve into the men, money, and ideas which support this lethal phenomenon in the Middle East and around the world. Jihad and International Security should be a must-read for policymakers, journalists, and anyone wanting to understand the roots, ideology, and tactics of what is today perhaps the West's greatest challenge.'
- Michael Rubin, Editor, Middle East Quarterly

'The authors of this welcome volume ask the hard questions about the ideology motivating global jihadists; they also provide some balanced and sensible policy recommendations. Both for its overview and its practicality, this book will stand apart from others. It deserves a wide readership, not just in government circles, but for all those concerned to understand how the war on terror is to be fought and won.' - Bruce Lawrence, Professor of Islamic Studies, Director, Duke Islamic Studies Center, Duke University

'In a spare and focused analysis, Roshandel and Chadha explain the where-what-how-and-who of jihad, the concept that inspires Islamist violence. They convincingly trace its intellectual origins and survey its current manifestations, and conclude with smart insights for countering this worldwide scourge.' - Daniel Pipes, Director, Middle East Forum

'Roshandel and Chadha have written a tough, hard nosed primer on al Qaeda and the global jihad movement. They provide a basic introduction to the network's history, actions, tactics, organization, and financing, as well as the methods that have been used to fight it. They also review al Qaeda's statements, ideology, philosophy, and interpretation of Islam.' - Steven Spiegel, Professor of Political Science, Director, Middle East Regional Security Program, Burkle Center for International Relations, University of California, Los Angeles

Synopsis:

This book explores the global jihad movement and its emergence in the latter half of the twentieth century. Roshandel and Chadha investigate the nature and extent of this threat, tracing its religious and ideological roots, relevant history, and its goals. The authors also focus on who is fighting jihad, how they end up in the movement, as well as how it is being sponsored. And finally, the book looks at what nations, particularly the United States as one of the movement's primary targets, are doing to counter the threat.

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1403971927
• ISBN 13: 9781403971920
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 244