America's war against global Jihad: past, present, and future

This book analyzes America's crusade against Jihadism. It addresses the successes and failures of Washington's counter-Jihadist strategy before and after September 11, and explores whether the United States should stay the course or cut its losses in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere

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Main Author: Nester, William R. 1956- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham Boulder New York London Lexington Books [2018]
In:Year: 2018
Online Access: Table of Contents
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Summary:This book analyzes America's crusade against Jihadism. It addresses the successes and failures of Washington's counter-Jihadist strategy before and after September 11, and explores whether the United States should stay the course or cut its losses in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere
The ways of war -- The Islamic way of war to 9/11 -- The American way of war to 9/11 -- Revolution and counter-revolution -- Terrorism and counter-terrorism -- The primary fronts -- Afghanistan and Pakistan -- Iraq and Syria -- The secondary fronts -- Hezbollah and Iran -- Hamas and Israel -- The Arab Spring and fall -- Jihad and the wider Muslim world -- The ways ahead -- Global jihad -- Nightmares and dawns
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-370) and index
Physical Description:xiii, 389 Seiten
ISBN:9781498575300