Scheuer, Michael

Imperial Hubris: Why the West Is Losing the War on Terror

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ISBN 13:: 9781597971591
author:: Scheuer, Michael
format:: Mass Market Paperback
publisher:: Potomac Books Inc
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 336
Dimensions:: 125 mm X 205 mm
Genre:: Society, Politics & Philosophy / Warfare, Defence
Condition:: New
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The West is Losing the War on Terror by Michael Scheuer The US intelligence community has a stark warning: the war on terror is being lost. Michael Scheuer, a member of the US intelligence community, argues that the greatest danger for Americans is to believe that Muslims attack us for what we are and think, rather than for what we do. This misguided narrative is perpetuated by US leaders, who claim that Islamist extremism is driven by Western values such as democracy and freedom. In reality, the Islamic world is deeply divided over specific US policies and their consequences. Osama bin Laden's genius lies not in calling for jihad, but in articulating a convincing case that Islam is under attack by America. Al Qaeda's public statements condemn US support for corrupt regimes, Israel, and military interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Bin Laden's supporters identify their problem and believe their solution lies in war. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the war on terror and the dangers of misinterpreting the Islamist threat.

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