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The New World War: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Why and How Militant Muslims Plan to Destroy Western CivilizationThe New World War: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Why and How Militant Muslims Plan to Destroy Western Civilization by John Clark Mead
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Reveals how 9-11 fit into a comprehensive "blueprint" for the destruction of western civilization, and he offers compelling evidence that supports the view that this objective may one day be realized.
Militant Islam in Southeast Asia: Crucible of TerrorMilitant Islam in Southeast Asia: Crucible of Terror by Zachary Abuza
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Shows how al-Qaeda capitalized on lax security, corrupt bureaucracies, and legitimate grievances of Islamic groups to bond with or sometimes absorb indigenous Islamic movements in these nations.
Seeds of Terror: An Eyewitness Account of Al-Qaeda's Newest Center of Operations in Southeast AsiaSeeds of Terror: An Eyewitness Account of Al-Qaeda's Newest Center of Operations in Southeast Asia by Maria Ressa
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Recalls personal interviews conducted with Abu Bakar Ba'Asyir, the so-called "Asian Osama bin Laden," who denies any connection with terrorist organizations and acts despite evidence to the contrary.
Terrorism in the Philippines: THE BLOODY TRAIL OF ABU SAYYAF, BIN LADEN'S EAST ASIAN CONNECTIONTerrorism in the Philippines: THE BLOODY TRAIL OF ABU SAYYAF, BIN LADEN'S EAST ASIAN CONNECTION by Djanicelle Barreveld
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Explains why young men, all belonging to the fierce Tausug tribe, a tribe where ritual suicide is a custom, become international terrorists.
In the Presence of My EnemiesIn the Presence of My Enemies by Gracia Burnham
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See also: Prisoners of Hope : The Story of Our Captivity and Freedom in Afghanistan, by: Dayna Curry
Terror in the Name of God: Why Religious Militants KillTerror in the Name of God: Why Religious Militants Kill by Jessica Stern
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See also: The Ultimate Terrorists, by: Jessica Stern
Origins of Terrorism: Psychologies, Ideologies, Theologies, States of MindOrigins of Terrorism: Psychologies, Ideologies, Theologies, States of Mind by Walter Reich
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This groundbreaking study sheds new light on the phenomenon of terrorism. See also: Inside Terrorism, by: Bruce Hoffman
Through Our Enemies' Eyes: Osama bin Laden, Radical Islam, and the Future of AmericaThrough Our Enemies' Eyes: Osama bin Laden, Radical Islam, and the Future of America by Anonymous
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Helping to understand why radical Muslims, such as Osama bin Laden and his followers, have declared war on America and the West.
Islamikaze: Manifestations of Islamic MartyrologyIslamikaze: Manifestations of Islamic Martyrology by Raphael Israeli
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Tracing the development and largely unchallenged proliferation of Islamikaze to two unique Islamic institutions - jihad war, and its corollary institution dhimmitude.
Civilization and Its Enemies: The Next Stage of HistoryCivilization and Its Enemies: The Next Stage of History by Lee Harris
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Arguing that in the aftermath of September 11, America must regard itself as the legitimate defender of world civilization.
Anti-AmericanismAnti-Americanism by Jean-Francois Revel
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Seeking to explain the root cause of the world's and particularly Europe's obsession with hating America.
Understanding Terror NetworksUnderstanding Terror Networks by Marc Sageman
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Arguing the socio-psychological reasons why someone would join an organization such as al-Qaeda.
The New Anti-Semitism : The Current Crisis and What We Must Do About ItThe New Anti-Semitism : The Current Crisis and What We Must Do About It by Phyllis Chesler
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An important work. See also: The Case for Israel, by: Alan Dershowitz
Jihad: Islamic Fundamentalist Terrorism (Terrorist Dossiers)Jihad: Islamic Fundamentalist Terrorism (Terrorist Dossiers) by Samuel M. Katz
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Introducing readers to major Middle East-based terrorist groups, their goals, and their activities.
Burning Tigris, The: The Armenian Genocide and America's ResponseBurning Tigris, The: The Armenian Genocide and America's Response by Peter Balakian
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Examining Ottoman hatred of the Armenians dating to Sultan Abdul Hamid II and his slaughters in the 1890s. See also: Survivors: An Oral History of the Armenian Genocide, by: Donald Miller
Selling Out AmericaSelling Out America by Kenneth R. Timmerman
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Excellent read.. See also: The French Betrayal of America, by: Kenneth Timmerman
Islam and the Jews: The Unfinished BattleIslam and the Jews: The Unfinished Battle by Mark A. Gabriel
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This book is quick and easy to read, but it explains without apology the role Islam plays in the current problems in the Middle East.
Preachers of Hate: Islam and the War on AmericaPreachers of Hate: Islam and the War on America by Kenneth R. Timmerman
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Explaining the hatred that threatens the life and livelihood of every American.
Onward Muslim Soldiers: How Jihad Still Threatens America and the WestOnward Muslim Soldiers: How Jihad Still Threatens America and the West by Robert Spencer
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How jihad warriors have penetrated and established themselves in the American homeland and how they are quickly gaining a hold in Europe, spreading values of hatred, violence, and intolerance.
Inside Islam: A Guide for CatholicsInside Islam: A Guide for Catholics by Daniel Ali
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Addressing Islam's controversial teachings on God, jihad, the role of women, and more.
A History of the Sudan: From the Coming of Islam to the Present Day (5th Edition)A History of the Sudan: From the Coming of Islam to the Present Day (5th Edition) by P.M. Holt
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Updated to include the disintegration of the country in the brutal civil war and the attempts to establish an Islamist state under a new military regime.
Inside Sudan: Political Islam, Conflict, and CatastropheInside Sudan: Political Islam, Conflict, and Catastrophe by Donald Petterson
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Recounting personal experiences dealing with a hostile government and the atrocities they committed in the name of Islam.
Soldiers of God: With Islamic Warriors in Afghanistan and PakistanSoldiers of God: With Islamic Warriors in Afghanistan and Pakistan by Robert D. Kaplan
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Kaplan's book should be mandatory reading for every single elected official in the Executive and Legislative branch as well as all of our military leaders.
The Coming Anarchy: Shattering the Dreams of the Post Cold WarThe Coming Anarchy: Shattering the Dreams of the Post Cold War by Robert D. Kaplan
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Warning of a bifurcated world divided between societies like ours, producing goods and services that the rest of the world wants, and those mired in various forms of chaos.
Surrender or Starve: Travels in Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, and EritreaSurrender or Starve: Travels in Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, and Eritrea by Robert D. Kaplan
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Kaplan illuminates the fault lines in the Horn of Africa, which is emerging as a crucial region for America's ongoing war on terrorism.