Examines al-Qaeda's evolution and the emergence of the broader global jihadist movement--groups affiliated, associated, or inspired by al-Qaeda--and the threat that they pose to the United States and U.S. allies and interests. The authors conclude by setting out a four-pronged strategy to counter the jihadist threat.
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The RAND Corporation... has provided an excellent two volume analysis [to defeating al-Qaeda]. The first volume looks at the ideology of the movement, its tactics, finances, and the 'nebula' of al-Qaeda that includes local affiliate groups from Southeast Asia, South Asia, North Africa, the Caucasus, and of course, Iraq... This volume covers the al-Qaeda phenomena in a competent and comprehensive way... [The two volumes] are sober, evenhanded, and worthwhile reads.
Middle East Quarterly, Spring 2008
For a reader seeking a description of al-Qaeda's history, structure, financing, tactics, and evolution, this work provides a concise explanation of these key elements of the terrorist network. It is free of unnecessary and confusing jargon and accessible to students at any level... While the first part focuses on al-Qaeda, as the title suggests, the second part examines the multitude of Islamist, left-wing, and right-wing terror groups around the world. Part 2 clearly shows that al Qaeda is but one of many. Readers will find this work useful in developing a general understanding of al-Qaeda and the terror nexus that is the focus of the current global war on terror. Summing Up: Recommended. All readership levels.
Choice Magazine, May 2007
In addition to examining the evolution of al-Qaeda since 11 September 2001, the authors outline the threat posed by al- Qaeda affiliates and other groups that share its worldview and operational goals. They conclude with a four-pronged strategy to defeat terrorist groups. [In part 2] the authors profile major 'independent' terrorist organisations -- both Islamist and non-Islamist -- around the world, and offer strategies that could be used to prevent their destructive activities.
Survival, August-September 2008
'Know your enemy' is as foundational a military maxim as there is, yet it can be surprisingly difficult to get military and policy communities to focus on the nature of the adversary with meaningful depth or breadth.... With this in mind, one can only praise RAND: Project Air Force for the publication of the two-book set Beyond al-Qaeda... a current, thoroughly researched, and accessible analysis of the adversaries and potential adversaries in the WOT... Those looking to get a sense of the landscape, to better understand the full range of the al-Qaeda or terrorist threat, or in need for professional reasons of an accessible, encyclopedic reference on modern terrorist groups are well served by Beyond al-Qaeda.
Strategic Studies Quarterly, Fall 2007
While few Americans had heard of Osama Bin Laden prior to September 11th, 2001, the United States learned the full extent of al Qaeda s hatred for America on that fateful day. Since then, much has changed in the global terrorism environment and there are many more groups both Muslim and non-Muslim - that would harm the US if they had the chance. This study examines potential threats to the US emanating from al Qaeda, al Qaeda-inspired groups, groups without links to al Qaeda, and the nexus between terrorism and organized crime. All of these potential threats must be taken seriously and the authors identify unique strategies to deal with each.
Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security International, Fall 2007
Middle East Quarterly, Spring 2008
For a reader seeking a description of al-Qaeda's history, structure, financing, tactics, and evolution, this work provides a concise explanation of these key elements of the terrorist network. It is free of unnecessary and confusing jargon and accessible to students at any level... While the first part focuses on al-Qaeda, as the title suggests, the second part examines the multitude of Islamist, left-wing, and right-wing terror groups around the world. Part 2 clearly shows that al Qaeda is but one of many. Readers will find this work useful in developing a general understanding of al-Qaeda and the terror nexus that is the focus of the current global war on terror. Summing Up: Recommended. All readership levels.
Choice Magazine, May 2007
In addition to examining the evolution of al-Qaeda since 11 September 2001, the authors outline the threat posed by al- Qaeda affiliates and other groups that share its worldview and operational goals. They conclude with a four-pronged strategy to defeat terrorist groups. [In part 2] the authors profile major 'independent' terrorist organisations -- both Islamist and non-Islamist -- around the world, and offer strategies that could be used to prevent their destructive activities.
Survival, August-September 2008
'Know your enemy' is as foundational a military maxim as there is, yet it can be surprisingly difficult to get military and policy communities to focus on the nature of the adversary with meaningful depth or breadth.... With this in mind, one can only praise RAND: Project Air Force for the publication of the two-book set Beyond al-Qaeda... a current, thoroughly researched, and accessible analysis of the adversaries and potential adversaries in the WOT... Those looking to get a sense of the landscape, to better understand the full range of the al-Qaeda or terrorist threat, or in need for professional reasons of an accessible, encyclopedic reference on modern terrorist groups are well served by Beyond al-Qaeda.
Strategic Studies Quarterly, Fall 2007
While few Americans had heard of Osama Bin Laden prior to September 11th, 2001, the United States learned the full extent of al Qaeda s hatred for America on that fateful day. Since then, much has changed in the global terrorism environment and there are many more groups both Muslim and non-Muslim - that would harm the US if they had the chance. This study examines potential threats to the US emanating from al Qaeda, al Qaeda-inspired groups, groups without links to al Qaeda, and the nexus between terrorism and organized crime. All of these potential threats must be taken seriously and the authors identify unique strategies to deal with each.
Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Security International, Fall 2007
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This review is from: Beyond al-Qaeda: Part 1: The Global Jihadist Movement (Pt. 1) (Paperback)
Following the tragedy of 9/11, the U.S. Air Force sponsored a study by the RAND Corporation of the phenomenon of terrorism that is the terrorist organizations and operations that constituted a threat to national security. This study was completed in 2004 and published as a two volume book set in 2006. The Rand team that put this study together did what the U.S. Intelligence Community IC) has so conspicuously failed to do; that is analyze the structural organization, ideology, financial structure, leadership of the al Qaeda and other groups that are affiliated with Osama bin Laden and track both their organizational and operational evolution. The common factor that they believe these groups hold is their adherence to an ideology referred to as "Jiahdist-Salifism" by Gilles Kepel in his book "Jihad: The Trail of Political Islam" (Harvard 2002) which he defines as " respect for the sacred texts in their most literal form [and] an absolute commitment to Jihad." Perhaps their key finding was that with the loss of their Afghan sanctuary, al Qaeda transformed into what another Rand study ("Networks and Netwars" Arquilla et al 2001) called a network type of organization and bin Laden with his immediate entourage transformed from a central command into more of a symbolic and ideological center. The network type of organization which the authors of this study refer to (perhaps more accurately) as the "al Qaeda Nebula" is an organization consisting of groups and individuals focused around several common themes and the "Jihadist-Salifism" ideology. They are held together through such 21st Century devices as the Internet and cell phones. With bin Laden serving as the nominal leader and more importantly as a living symbol of their ideology. This study of course provides considerably more information on al Qaeda modus operandi, financing, and strategic goals all of which appears to be pretty accurate. One would think this would be required reading for the folks manning the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC), but very unlikely.
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