Breaking Al-Qaeda: Psychological and Operational Techniques, Second Edition

Mastors, Elena; Ang, Dennis; Chiew, Sing-Ping

ISBN 10: 1482230119 / ISBN 13: 9781482230116

Published by CRC Press, 2014

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Synopsis:

Breaking Al-Qaeda: Psychological and Operational Techniques, Second Edition explores the background and history of al-Qaeda, covers recent developments, and explains how, why, and where the al-Qaeda network is expanding. Despite the death of Osama bin Laden, the al-Qaeda network he inspired is still alive, and in some places, thriving. This book covers the background and history of al-Qaeda, developments in recent years, and how and where al-Qaeda is spreading. It examines the current state of the terrorist network and explains what groups in the network are doing to recruit, plan, and carry out attacks worldwide. It also investigates intelligence and counter-terror methods being used to garner information on al-Qaeda.

About the Author:

Elena Mastors, Ph.D., is the vice president and dean of Applied Research at the American Public University System (APUS). She is the former vice president and dean of the School of Security and Global Studies and program director of the Graduate Intelligence Studies and National Security programs.

Previous to her work with APUS, she was an associate professor in the National Decision Making Department of the Naval War College, and also held various senior intelligence and policy positions in the Office of Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence and the Defense Intelligence Agency.

Dr. Mastors is an expert on political psychology as it pertains to conflict, terrorism, and political leadership. She writes frequently on understanding leaders and group dynamics from a political–psychological perspective. She is also a frequent lecturer on the important role of individuals and group dynamics in armed groups.

Dr. Mastors is on the Board of Directors at the Institute for the Study of Intercommunal Conflict at Washington State University. Her professional affiliations include the International Association for Intelligence Education (IAFIE), the International Studies Association (ISA), the International Society for Political Psychology (ISPP), and Women in Security (WIS).

Dr. Mastors has published on the subjects of conflict and armed groups. Her coauthored books include Introduction to Political Psychology (Psychology Press, 2010) and The Lesser Jihad: Recruits and the Al-Qaida Network (Rowman & Littlefield, 2007).

Bibliographic Details

Title: Breaking Al-Qaeda: Psychological and ...
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 2nd Edition