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Breaking Al-Qaeda

Psychological and Operational Techniques, Second Edition

Elena Mastors author Dennis Ang author Sing-Ping Chiew author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc

Published:12th May '14

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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.

... there is a need for a very hands-on, up-close, and personal engagement to dislodge the radical Islamist ideology once it takes root. Dr. Mastors’ work fills this gap between the psychological and tactical approaches to defeat Al-Qaeda. Her experiences, as an intelligence operator and conducting field research to interview those who were compelled to turn away from political terrorism, well position her to offer insight and practical guidance to defeat the radical ideology. This book serves to educate those on the front line, as well as strategic planners and thinkers on the subject of Breaking Al-Qaeda.—Colonel Jennifer L. Hesterman, United States Air Force (retired) and author of The Terrorist-Criminal Nexus: An Alliance of International Drug Cartels, Organized Crime, and Terror Groups

ISBN: 9781482230116

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 544g

241 pages

2nd edition