Author:
Nester, William R., 1956- author.
ImprintLanham : Lexington Books, [2018]
Descriptionxiii, 389 pages ; 24 cm
Note:The ways of war -- The Islamic way of war to 9/11 -- The American way of war to 9/11 -- Revolution and counter-revolution -- Terrorism and counter-terrorism -- The primary fronts -- Afghanistan and Pakistan -- Iraq and Syria -- The secondary fronts -- Hezbollah and Iran -- Hamas and Israel -- The Arab Spring and fall -- Jihad and the wider Muslim world -- The ways ahead -- Global jihad -- Nightmares and dawns.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-370) and index.
Note:This book analyzes America's crusade against Jihadism. It addresses the successes and failures of Washington's counter-Jihadist strategy before and after September 11, and explores whether the United States should stay the course or cut its losses in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere.
