Pdf on jun 1, 2009, brynjar lia and others published architect of global jihad. In the context of other jihadist literature, alsuris call to global islamic resistance is a major event. Global jihad, brynjar lia has drawn upon an impressive amount of source. May 29, 2009 in architect of global jihad, lia charts the rise and consequences of abu musab alsuris prominence in alqaeda and how his worldview continues to shape and define the movements strategy and tactics.
The military strategy of global jihad book summary. The book includes a translation of two key chapters from alsuris seminal work the global islamic. Bayt alhikma press, 2008, 384 pp hurst, 2008, 224 pp hurst, 2005, 176 pp routledge, 2007, 242 pp routledge, 2007, 180 pp. Dr brynjar lias the alqaida strategist abu musab alsuri. Alsuri is a journalist by profession, a historian by inclination, and perhaps the most intelligent, wellread, and farsighted agent alqaeda. He is also an adjunct research professor at the norwegian defence research establishment ffi where he headed ffis research on international terrorism and global. Brynjar lia is a research professor at the norwegian defence research establishment ffi. He is a historian and research professor at the norwegian defense research establishment ffi, where he heads the ffis research on international terrorism and jihad. May 11, 2008 if jihadis are neglecting suri, western analysts sure arent. Lessons from the decline and demise of terrorist campaigns princeton. His 1, page masterpiece, the global islamic resistance calloutlines a broad strategy for the coming generation of alqaeda, with a keen eye for the practical. Aiqaeda plays a leading role in the larger movement of global jihad, a splinter faction of militant islamism intent on establishing its vision of strict islamic rule in the muslim world through armed action. Such issues are likely to be dealt with in an associated book how terrorism ends. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. With more than 35 years experience of jihadist activism and a founding member of alqaeda, abu musab alsuri remains the foremost theoretician in the global jihadist movement today, linked to atrocities such as the madrid train bombings. The life of alqaida strategist abu musab alsuri london, hurst, 2007. In architect of global jihad, lia charts the rise and consequences of abu musab alsuris prominence in alqaeda and how his worldview continues to shape and define the movements. Pdf the military strategy of global jihad download. Mar 07, 2020 higher education and employment history i joined the department as an associate professor in middle east studies in january and was promoted to full professor in early in lieu of an abstract, here is a brief excerpt of the content. The life of al qaeda strategist abu musab alsuri, and. Brynjar lia department of culture studies and oriental. If jihadis are neglecting suri, western analysts sure arent. Alsuri is also the subject of architect of global jihad. A former visiting fulbright scholar at harvard university, he is the author of several books on islamism. The life of alqaeda strategist abu musab alsuri by brynjar lia 20090629 brynjar lia on. A leading authority on alsuris thinking is norwegian scholar brynjar lia, whose book about him, architect of global jihad, will be published by columbia university press in october.
Jul, 2009 the translations of key sections of the global islamic resistance call of alsuris 1,600 page book shows his well thought out, objective case for his idea of a global islamic resistance design, or for that matter anyone wishing to cause chaos in todays world. In architect of global jihad, brynjar lia translates two key chapters from alsuris global islamic resistance call and exposes his methods for maximising the political impact of jihadi violence and building successful, autonomous cells for individualised terrorism. Brynjar lia despite his alleged capture in pakistan in late 2005, abu musab alsuri, a syrian originally known as mustafa sethmarian nasar, remains a potent political and ideological figure. The call for a global islamic resistance internet archive. He is the author of several books on islamism and terrorism, including globalisation and the future of terrorism and a police force without a state. Nov 18, 2011 this book is a biography and study of one of the key theorists of the jihad, abu musab alsuri, and is an excellent source of information on both theories of jihad and on how and why veteran jihadis such as alsuri became and remained involved in the jihad. Pdf the military strategy of global jihad download read.
He is also an adjunct research professor at the norwegian defence. Brynjar lia born july 14, 1966 is a norwegian historian and professor of middle east studies. The life of al qaeda strategist abu musab alsuri by lia at over 30 bookstores. Ryan evans is the assistant director of the center for the national interest and the editorinchief of war on the rocks. Architect of global jihad brynjar lia haftad 9781850659914. Lia is viewed as one of norways foremost experts on terrorism and is much cited in norwegian and international media in connection to alqaeda and international terrorism.
The global islamic resistance call is a military manual written in a strikingly secular at times even avantgarde idiom. With more than 35 years experience of jihadist activism. The book provides a good look at the personal and ideological rivalries in this community and. The best treatment by far is brynjar lia s new book, the architect of global jihad. The life of alqaeda strategist abu musab alsuri by brynjar lia isbn. The best treatment by far is brynjar lias new book, the architect of global jihad. Deciphering abu musab alsuris islamic jihad manifesto 2008, naval institute press isbn 9781591144625. Bibliographic record and links to related information available from the library of congress catalog. This work is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand al. It would also be of enormous value to the entire ct community if anyone with an english translation complete or partial of the call for a global islamic resistance would be willing to share it. Deciphering abu musab alsuris islamic jihad manifesto 2008, naval institute press isbn 978. Brynjar lia has written an impressively authoritative biography of one of contemporary jihad s most important and influential thinkers. America entered the global war on terrorism with little understanding of the enemy it faced. In architect of global jihad, lia charts the rise and consequences of abu musab alsuris prominence in alqaeda and how his worldview continues to shape and define the movements strategy and.
This work is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand alqaedas violent struggle and its likely future trajectory. Architect of global jihad brynjar lia oxford university press. This book is a biography and study of one of the key theorists of the jihad, abu musab alsuri, and is an excellent source of information on both theories of jihad and on how and why veteran jihadis such as alsuri became and remained involved in the jihad. The syrianborn mustafa bin abd alqadir setmariam nasarknown as abu musab alsuriwho is the subject of brynjar lia s architect of global jihad, was a committed jihadist from his earliest years. He is the author of several books on islamism and terrorism, including. One is omar nasiris inside the jihad, a firstperson account by a moroccanborn spy who infiltrated islamist groups on behalf of european intelligence organizations in the 1990s. Brynjar lia brynjar lia is research professor at the norwegian defense research establishment ffi. Review in iiss survival journal assorted materials. A history of the palestinian security forces in the west bank and gaza. Architect of global jihad the life of alqaida strategist abu musab alsuri. The other books are brynjar lia s architect of global jihad. The life of alqaida strategist abu musab alsuri and jim lacey, ed.
Despite his alleged capture in pakistan in late 2005, abu musab. Aldjazairi, the myth of muslim barbarism and its aims faisal devji. Brynjar lia is the director of terrorism research at the norwegian defence research establishment ffi. Islam, islamism, militant islamism, jihadisalafism, zawahiri.
The life of alqaeda strategist abu musab alsuri lia, brynjar on. Brynjar lia is research professor at the norwegian defense research establishment ffi. Brynjar lia born july 14, 1966 is a norwegian historian and professor of middle east studies at department of culture studies and oriental languages at the university of oslo. Newsweek article about abu musab alsuri with comments from lia. Daveed gartensteinross middle east quarterly brynjar lia has written an impressively authoritative biography of one of contemporary jihads most important and influential thinkers. Brynjar lia has written an impressively authoritative biography of one of contemporary jihads most important and influential thinkers. In architect of global jihad, lia charts the rise and consequences of abu musab alsuris prominence in alqaeda and how his world view continues to shape and define the movements strategy and tactics. The life of al qaeda strategist abu musab alsuri columbia univ. Architect of global jihad the life of alqaeda strategist abu musab alsuri brynjar lia. That book complements terrorists call to global jihad by offering us a portrait of the man and an unabridged translation of two key chapters from al. Architect of global jihad is a biography of this powerful, charismatic, and prophetic individual. The life of alqaida strategist abu musab alsuri london. He was a visting fulbright scholar at harvard university in 200102.
Aldjazairi, the myth of muslim barbarism and its aims. The life of alqaida strategist abu musab alsuri, by brynjar lia 2008 the original document can be viewed here. Examining not only the life of alsuri but also the world that gave rise to him, brynjar lia reveals alsuris skill for maximizing the political impact of jihadi violence. He is also an adjunct research professor at the norwegian defence research establishment ffi where he headed ffis research on international terrorism and global jihadism between 1999 and 2011. The life of al qaeda strategist abu musab alsuri 2008, columbia university press isbn 9780231700306 lacey, jim, ed. He is the author of several books on terrorism and islamism, including architect of global jihad. He has an insiders perspective on the movement, which makes him invaluable for understanding some of its recent trends. The strengths and weaknesses of jihadist ideology combating. This work is essential reading for anyone seeking to. Brynjar lia author of architect of global jihad brynjar lia born july 14, 1966 is a norwegian historian and professor of middle east studies at department of culture studies and oriental languages at. In architect of global jihad, lia charts the rise and consequences of abu musab alsuris prominence in alqaeda and how his worldview continues to shape and define the movements strategy and tactics. Jul 23, 2010 that book complements terrorists call to global jihad by offering us a portrait of the man and an unabridged translation of two key chapters from alsuris work.
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