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1. Jason Burke

The 9/11 Wars

On September 11th 2001, in a series of coordinated suicide attacks, terrorists destroyed New York's World Trade Center and a substantial portion of the Pentagon. This book tells the story of a world that changed forever when the hijacked planes flew out of the brilliant blue sky above Manhattan on September 11th.

1. Jason Burke

The New Threat From Islamic Militancy

From Syria to Somalia, from Libya to Indonesia, from Yemen to the capitals of Europe, Islamic militancy appears stronger, more widespread and more threatening than ever. ISIS and groups such as Boko Haram, together command significant military power, rule millions and control extensive territories. This is a guide to Islamic militancy today.

1. Jason Burke

On the Road to Kandahar

In the summer of 1991 the author set off to join Kurdish guerillas fighting in Iraq. It was start of a journey that would take him from sands of Sahara to highest peaks of Himalayas, revealing true complexity and variety of 'Islamic world'. This title offers an account of life and death, war and peace, bigotry and ignorance, hate and tolerance.

1. Loretta Napoleoni

Insurgent Iraq

1. Jason Burke

The New Threat

Praise for The New Threat: This is the book for which anyone bewildered by the seemingly multifarious nature of Islamic militancy, and longing for a primer, has been waiting.—Tom Holland, author of Rubicon and Dynasty [Burke is] the most reliable and perceptive guide to the rise of militant Islam.—William Dalrymple, author of Nine Lives One of the best reporters and analysts writing in the West about militant Islam. . . . Like all of Burke’s books, this one is cogently argued and well written.—Peter Bergen, the author of Manhunt The book on jihad that Donald Trump needs to read.—Newsweek A fine overview [from] one of the shrewdest observers of contemporary Muslim activism. . . . Draws together the strands of a highly complex reality to create a picture that is not just convincing but readable.—The New York Review of Books Compelling and meticulously researched. —Foreign Affairs The most accessible and up-to-date analysis of the development of Islamic militancy. It gives a clear and convincing account of the evolution through the 20th century of the philosophy that seeks to justify this particular brand of terror. . . . Instead of throwing light on the deceptions or ineptitudes of our own leaders in all this . . . Burke keeps his sights fixed on the movements of Islamic militants. The view is consistently fascinating. —The Guardian A scrupulously researched study based on calm and cogent analysis, compellingly told.—The National A much-needed and timely addition to the growing literature on jihadist organizations. It is distinctly different from other books on jihadist organizations in that it puts the Islamic State in the right perspective. It provides a dispassionate analysis of the Islamic State. This book is scholarly and highly readable at the same time. It is a must-read for those who want to defeat Islamic terrorism.—Washington Book Review The author brings an unusual clarity to the discussion of this new movement and to his exposition of the theory and practice of Islamic militancy, including its creative uses of the Internet and social media to promote extremist ideologies. Burke covers a lot of important ground in a compact narrative . . . readers looking for a comprehensive guide to this serious global challenge will find this a rewarding, if sobering, read.—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Wide-ranging and thought-provoking . . . this timely and well-informed study deserves a wide audience.—Publishers Weekly Raw, wide-ranging and well-informed, this is history written directly from the front line.—Evening Standard This book makes an important contribution to the ongoing effort of writers and journalists to bring news and insight into the global assault on our values, freedoms, and lives.—The New York Journal of Books Forgive the cliché: This book is essential reading. No hyperbole required. . . . By no means does Burke trivialize the threat or question its existence. But he argues that to treat that threat as existential is to commit a categorical error. So too is any tendency to view Islamic militancy as monolithic or static.—The American Conservative

1. Jason Burke

The New Threat

"The book on jihad that Donald Trump needs to read." Newsweek"A fine overview [from] one of the shrewdest observers of contemporary Muslim activism Draws together the strands of a highly complex reality to create a picture that is not just convincing but readable." The New York Review of Books"A much-needed and timely addition to the growing literature on jihadist organizations." Washington Book Review"The most accessible and up-to-date analysis of the development of Islamic militancy Consistently fascinating." The Guardian"Compelling and meticulously researched". Foreign Affairs"[Burke is] the most reliable and perceptive guide to the rise of militant Islam." William Dalrymple