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Decoding AlQaeda's Strategy: The Deep Battle Against America (Columbia Studies in Terrorism and Irregular Warfare),Used
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By consulting the work of wellknown and obscure alQaeda theoreticians, Michael W. S. Ryan finds jihadist terrorism strategy has more in common with the principles of Maoist guerrilla warfare than mainstream Islam. Encouraging strategists and researchers to devote greater attention to jihadi ideas rather than jihadist military operations, Ryan builds an effective framework for analyzing alQaeda's plans against America and constructs a compelling counternarrative to the West's supposed 'war on Islam.'Ryan examines the Salafist roots of alQaeda ideology and the contributions of its most famous founders, Osama Bin Laden and Ayman alZawahiri, in a politicalmilitary context. He also reads the Arabiclanguage works of lesser known theoreticians who have played an instrumental role in framing alQaeda's socalled war of the oppressed. These authors readily cite the guerrilla strategies of Mao, Che Guevara, and the mastermind of the Vietnam War, General Giap. They also incorporate the arguments of American theorists writing on 'fourthgeneration warfare.'Through these texts, readers experience events as insiders see them, and by concentrating on the activities and pronouncements of alQaeda's thought leaders, especially in Yemen, they discern the direct link between alQaeda's tactics and trends in antiU.S. terrorism. Ryan shows alQaeda's politicalmilitary strategy to be a revolutionary and largely secular departure from the classic Muslim conception of jihad, adding invaluable dimensions to the operational, psychological, and informational strategies already deployed by America's military in the region.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Decoding Al-Qaeda's Strategy'? A: The book analyzes jihadist terrorism strategy, highlighting its similarities with Maoist guerrilla warfare principles rather than traditional Islamic views.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Michael W. S. Ryan, who examines al-Qaeda's ideology and strategies.
- Q: When was 'Decoding Al-Qaeda's Strategy' published? A: The book was published on August 13, 2013.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 368 pages.
- Q: What are some key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include the Salafist roots of al-Qaeda ideology, guerrilla warfare strategies, and the political-military context of al-Qaeda's operations.
- Q: Is this book suitable for researchers or strategists? A: Yes, the book encourages strategists and researchers to focus on jihadi ideas for a better understanding of al-Qaeda's plans.
- Q: Does the book discuss prominent figures in al-Qaeda? A: Yes, it examines the contributions of Osama Bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri among other key figures.
- Q: What unique perspective does Ryan provide in this book? A: Ryan provides an insider view of al-Qaeda's thought processes and tactics, linking them to anti-U.S. terrorism trends.
- Q: Is there an edition of the book that includes illustrations? A: Yes, this book is noted as an illustrated edition.