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German Jihad: On the Internationalization of Islamist Terrorism
Guido Steinberg
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Description for German Jihad: On the Internationalization of Islamist Terrorism
Hardback. Series: Columbia Studies in Terrorism and Irregular Warfare. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1DFG; JFSR2; JPWL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 175 x 25. Weight in Grams: 580.
Since 2007, the German jihadist scene has become Europe's most dynamic, characterized by an extreme anti-Americanism, impressive international networks, and spectacularly effective propaganda. German jihadists travel to Turkey, Chechnya, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, trading jihadist ideologies and allying themselves with virulent organizations. Mapping the complicated interplay between jihadists' personal motivations and the goals and strategies of the world's major terrorist groups, Guido W. Steinberg provides the first analysis of German jihadism, its links to Turkey, and its growing, global operational importance. Steinberg follows the formation of German-born militant networks in German cities and their radicalization and recruitment. He describes how ... Read more
Since 2007, the German jihadist scene has become Europe's most dynamic, characterized by an extreme anti-Americanism, impressive international networks, and spectacularly effective propaganda. German jihadists travel to Turkey, Chechnya, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, trading jihadist ideologies and allying themselves with virulent organizations. Mapping the complicated interplay between jihadists' personal motivations and the goals and strategies of the world's major terrorist groups, Guido W. Steinberg provides the first analysis of German jihadism, its links to Turkey, and its growing, global operational importance. Steinberg follows the formation of German-born militant networks in German cities and their radicalization and recruitment. He describes how ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Series
Columbia Studies in Terrorism and Irregular Warfare
Condition
New
Weight
580g
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231159920
SKU
V9780231159920
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About Guido Steinberg
Guido W. Steinberg is one of Germany's leading terrorism experts and works for the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik, SWP) in Berlin. An Islamicist by training, he has previously worked for the German Federal Chancellery as an advisor on international terrorism.
Reviews for German Jihad: On the Internationalization of Islamist Terrorism
This is an important and excellent book that fills a massive gap in the literature on al-Qaeda and the jihadist movement.
Peter Neumman, director of the International Center for the Study of Radicalization and Political Violence, King's College An impressive piece of research.
Samaya Borom LSE Review of Books This is an important analysis of the sources of ... Read more
Peter Neumman, director of the International Center for the Study of Radicalization and Political Violence, King's College An impressive piece of research.
Samaya Borom LSE Review of Books This is an important analysis of the sources of ... Read more