Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security. Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and IntelligencePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : National security
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Al-Qaeda's Expansion in Egypt
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security. Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and IntelligencePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : National security
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Al-Qaeda's Expansion in Egypt: Implications for U. S. Homeland Security
Author: Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and IntPublisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781500485115
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Three years ago, millions of Egyptians celebrated the resignation of former president Hosni Mubark after thirty years of autocratic rule. For a moment, some believed that forcing such a strong regime to surrender to the desire of non-violent protestors meant a huge set back to Al Qaeda and other groups with militant ideologies that advocate the use terrorism and violence as the only tool for change. Many believe that the core al-Qaeda has been severely damaged, replaced by new franchises, affiliates, and stand-alone organizations that share the same philosophy as al-Qaeda. That is the new threat that we face today. We have seen that, obviously, in Yemen with al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. We have seen it in Iraq with al-Qaeda in Iraq. We have seen it with Boko Haram. We have seen it, to some extent, with al-Shabaab, who carried out the vicious attack in Kenya.
Crimes Committed by Terrorist Groups
Author: Mark S. HammPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437929591
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. Examines terrorists¿ involvement in a variety of crimes ranging from motor vehicle violations, immigration fraud, and mfg. illegal firearms to counterfeiting, armed bank robbery, and smuggling weapons of mass destruction. There are 3 parts: (1) Compares the criminality of internat. jihad groups with domestic right-wing groups. (2) Six case studies of crimes includes trial transcripts, official reports, previous scholarship, and interviews with law enforce. officials and former terrorists are used to explore skills that made crimes possible; or events and lack of skill that the prevented crimes. Includes brief bio. of the terrorists along with descriptions of their org., strategies, and plots. (3) Analysis of the themes in closing arguments of the transcripts in Part 2. Illus.
Breaking Al-Qaeda
Author: Elena MastorsPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1482230119
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
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. The author examines the current state of the terrorist network and describes what groups in the network are doing to recruit, plan, and carry out attacks worldwide. The book reports on intelligence and counterterror methods being used to garner information on al-Qaeda. It describes how the destabilization of Arab countries has led to opportunities for terrorists to capitalize on that instability and gain a foothold in countries such as Egypt, Yemen, Somalia, and Syria. Addresses information collection and analysis Provides an overview of the business of informational influence Explains how psychology can be used to understand and exploit individuals in terrorist networks Explores the relationships between the core of al-Qaeda and other groups Illustrating the message and ideology of al-Qaeda since the death of Usama bin Laden, the text explains the steps being taken to counter this threat. It also details psychological and operational techniques that can be used to counter network groups and fracture relationships between groups.
Al Qaeda, the Islamic State, and the Global Jihadist Movement
Author: Daniel BymanPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 019021726X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
Founded as the Soviets withdrew from Afghanistan, Al Qaeda achieved a degree of international notoriety with a series of spectacular attacks in the 1990s; however, it was the dramatic assaults on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on 9/11 that truly launched Al Qaeda onto the global stage. The attacks endowed the organization with world-historical importance and provoked an overwhelming counterattack by the United States and other western countries. Within a year of 9/11, the core of Al Qaeda had been chased out of Afghanistan and into a variety of refuges across the Muslim world. Splinter groups and franchised offshoots were active in the 2000s in countries like Pakistan, Iraq, and Yemen, but by early 2011, after more than a decade of relentless counterterrorism efforts by the United States and other Western military and intelligence services, most felt that Al Qaeda's moment had passed.
CONFLICTS IN YEMEN AND U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY.
Author: W. Andrew TerrillReport on Legislative and Oversight Activities of the House Committee on Homeland Security
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland SecurityPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
U.S. Strategy for Pakistan and Afghanistan
Author: Richard Lee ArmitagePublisher: Council on Foreign Relations
ISBN: 0876094795
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 87
Book Description
The Council on Foreign Relations sponsors Independent Task Forces to assess issues of current and critical importance to U.S. foreign policy and provide policymakers with concrete judgments and recommendations. Diverse in backgrounds and perspectives, Task Force members aim to reach a meaningful consensus on policy through private and non-partisan deliberations. Once launched, Task Forces are independent of CFR and solely responsible for the content of their reports. Task Force members are asked to join a consensus signifying that they endorse "the general policy thrust and judgments reached by the group, though not necessarily every finding and recommendation." Each Task Force member also has the option of putting forward an additional or a dissenting view. Members' affiliations are listed for identification purposes only and do not imply institutional endorsement. Task Force observers participate in discussions, but are not asked to join the consensus. --Book Jacket.
Deterrence and Influence in Counterterrorism
Author: Paul K. DavisPublisher: Rand Corporation
ISBN: 0833034065
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 107
Book Description
It may not be possible to deter fanatical terrorists, but members of terrorist systems may be amenable to influence. The U.S. counterterrorism strategy should therefore include political warfare, placing at risk things the terrorists hold dear, a credible threat of force against states or groups that support acquisition of weapons of mass destruction, and maintaining cooperation with other nations engaged in the war on terror, while also preserving core American values.
Transformation processes in Egypt after 2011
Author: Radoslaw FiedlerPublisher: Logos Verlag Berlin GmbH
ISBN: 3832540490
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
"The main advantage of this monograph is that it attempts to conduct the most up-to-date analysis possible of the present political situation in Egypt and the Middle East. Therefore we receive a monograph which allows us not only to look at the Arab Spring from a historical perspective, but primarily to reflect on the consequences of these past events that it was hoped would spark political reforms in Arab states and facilitate greater public participation in the system of governance. Thus, this publication allows the verification of many of the judgments and opinions expressed during the Arab Spring, on the possible direction of development of the political processes initiated by the massive social revolts in Arab countries."