The new threat : the past, present, and future of Islamic militancy / Jason Burke.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burke, Jason, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Terrorism.

Islamic fundamentalism.

Terrorism--Islamic countries.

Islamic countries.

Terrorism--Religious aspects--Islam.

Physical Description:

xv, 300 pages : maps ; 21 cm

Edition:

2017 edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : The New Press, [2017]

Summary:

From Syria to Somalia, from LIbya to Indonesia, from Yemen to the capitals of Europe, Islamic militancy appears stronger, more widespread, and more threatening than ever. In "The New Threat" prizewinning frontline reporter Jason Burke cuts through the mass of opinion and misinformation to explain the nature of the threat we now face. Shortlisted for the Orwell Prize, "The New Threat" offers insight into the rise of ISIS and other groups, such as Boko Haram, which together command significant military power, rule millions, and control extensive territories. Elsewhere, Al Qaeda remains potent and is rapidly evolving. As a new generation of Western extremists emerges -- as seen by the horrifying attacks in Paris and Brussels as well as the "lone wolf" operatives in the United States -- Burke argues it is imperative that we understand who these groups are and what they actually want.

Contents:

The rise of Islamic militancy

The origins of global jihad

Al-Qaeda and the origins of ISIS

The Islamic State

The affiliates

The caliphate's cavalcade

Leaderless jihad

The movement

The new threat.

Notes:

With a new afterword by the author.

Contains bibliographical references (pages 257-260) and index.

ISBN:

9781620973059

1620973057

OCLC:

956351954