AbdelBari Atwan
Islamic State: The Digital Caliphate
- ISBN 13:
- 9780863561344
- author:
- AbdelBari Atwan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Saqi Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 3 x 20 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Government & Politics, Civil Liberties & Political Activism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Abdel Bari Atwan's Islamic State: The Digital Caliphate offers a timely and important analysis of the global jihadi movement and Middle Eastern geopolitics. Drawing on extensive field research and exclusive interviews with IS insiders, Atwan reveals the origins and modus operandi of Islamic State.
The book outlines the group's leadership structure, strategies, tactics, and methods of recruitment, tracing the Salafi-jihadi lineage of IS and its ideological differences with al-Qa'ida. It also explores how the group has leveraged social media platforms, the 'dark web', and other digital tools to facilitate its rapid growth.
As Islamic State continues to dominate global headlines with horrific acts of violence, Atwan considers the movement's chances of survival and expansion, offering indispensable insights on potential government responses to contain the IS threat. This book provides a crucial understanding of the complex issues surrounding the group's rise and ongoing impact.
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