Author Description

With the terrorist strikes of September 11, 2001, the world quickly got familiar with the name Al Qaeda. This mysterious group, whose network of operations spans the globe, has been behind some of the deadliest terrorist assaults in history. Al Qaeda continues to pose a serious threat and has the ability to cause extensive harm and disorder despite efforts by the United States and its allies to disrupt and destroy the organization. This book digs deep into the world of Al Qaeda, examining the organization's background, strategies, and goals. We will examine closely how Al Qaeda operates and what makes it such a potent foe using a combination of primary source research and expert analysis.