Synopses & Reviews
The failure of classic counterterrorism tactics to defeat al-Qa'ida is discussed thoroughly in this strategic proposition. Redefining al-Qa'ida as a media organization filled with Internet-savvy inciters, rather than an entity that is susceptible to police and military force, it suggests a calculated policy change for governments, partner nations, and Muslim communities. The real-world examples here show how these organizations can relentlessly exploit al-Qa'idas critical vulnerabilityits violent ideologyto effectively destroy its ability to attract Muslims to its cause. This book also shows how media and web campaigns can inspire Muslim communities to vigilance and even active resistance against al-Qa'idas recruitment efforts, as well as delivering cutting-edge recommendations to drown out the organizations propaganda.
Review
This book should be required reading for all those deploying to the war zones and for policymakers responsible for countering violent ideological extremism.” The Honorable Charles E. Allen, retired U.S. Department of Homeland Security Chief Intelligence Officer and Undersecretary for the Office of Intelligence and Analysis
Synopsis
Explaining why classic counterterrorism tactics, including using police and military force, actually empowers al-Qa'ida and will never deliver victory, this guide first redefines al-Qa'ida as a media organization, armed with Internet-savvy inciters who excel at persuading young lone wolves to kill and die in its name. Filled with real-world examples, it provides a strategic policy proposal for governments, partner nations, and Muslim communities to relentlessly exploit al-Qa'ida's critical vulnerability--its violent ideology--to effectively destroy its ability to attract Muslims to its cause. This book also shows how media and web campaigns can inspire Muslim communities to vigilance and even active resistance against al-Qa'ida's recruitment efforts, as well as delivering cutting-edge recommendations to drown out the organization's propaganda.
Synopsis
The failure of classic counterterrorism tactics to defeat al-Qa'ida is discussed thoroughly in this strategic proposition. Redefining al-Qa'ida as a media organization filled with Internet-savvy inciters, rather than an entity that is susceptible to police and military force, it suggests a calculated policy change for governments, partner nations, and Muslim communities. The real-world examples here show how these organizations can relentlessly exploit al-Qa'ida's critical vulnerability--its violent ideology--to effectively destroy its ability to attract Muslims to its cause. This book also shows how media and web campaigns can inspire Muslim communities to vigilance and even active resistance against al-Qa'ida's recruitment efforts, as well as delivering cutting-edge recommendations to drown out the organization's propaganda.
About the Author
Howard Gambrill Clark has served as a senior intelligence analyst for counter-radicalization at the Department of Homeland Security and as a presidential policy analyst. A former U.S. marine officer, he led intelligence operations in Iraq and commanded more than 40 counterterrorism missions for the CIA and Defense Intelligence Agency. He lives in Washington, DC.