Al-Qaida in Afghanistan

Klappentext This book presents an alternative view of al-Qaida's role in Afghanistan! arguing that they were a cohesive organization with clear long-term goals and strategies. It will be of interest for scholars and academics in the fields of Afghan history and politics! Islamic fundamentalism! terrorism and international relations! as well as for a general readership. Zusammenfassung This book presents an alternative view of al-Qaida's role in Afghanistan! arguing that they were a cohesive organization with clear long-term goals and strategies. It will be of interest for scholars and academics in the fields of Afghan history and politics! Islamic fundamentalism! terrorism and international relations! as well as for a general readership.

Auteur

Anne Stenersen is a Research Fellow at the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment's Terrorism Research Group. With an academic background rooted in Middle Eastern studies, Arabic and Russian, she has conducted research on militant Islamism, with a focus on CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear) terrorism, al-Qaida's use of the internet, and the Taliban insurgency.

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This book presents an alternative narrative of al-Qaida's aims, goals and strategies prior to the events of 9/11.

Résumé
This book presents an alternative view of al-Qaida's role in Afghanistan, arguing that they were a cohesive organization with clear long-term goals and strategies. It will be of interest for scholars and academics in the fields of Afghan history and politics, Islamic fundamentalism, terrorism and international relations, as well as for a general readership.

Contenu

1. Vanguards; 2. Training under pressure; 3. Return of the Sheikh; 4. The troublesome guest; 5. Training under the Taliban; 6. Taliban's policies towards the Arabs; 7. Frontline participation; 8. International terrorism; 9. Al-Qaida's dual strategy; Epilogue.