Al-Qaeda

From Global Network to Local Franchise

Doctor Christina Hellmich

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English

Zed Books Ltd
11 August 2011

Islamic studies; Terrorism, armed struggle

Series: Rebels

Since the attacks of September 11th 2001 and up to and beyond Osama bin Ladin's death, al-Qaeda has come to embody the new enigmatic face of terrorism, dominating discussions of national and international security. Yet in spite of the attention it receives, conflicting assumptions about the group abound. Is al-Qaeda a rigidly structured organization, a global network of semi-independent cells, a franchise, or simply an idea whose time has come? What is meant by talk of the ‘global Salafi jihad’ that is confronting the West? What are the implications of bin Ladin's death?

Christina Hellmich offers a critical examination of the widely-held notions regarding the origins and manifestations of al-Qaeda and the sources on which they rely, mapping the organisation’s alleged transition from what began as a regional struggle against the Soviets in Afghanistan to the increasingly leaderless jihad of the post-9/11 world. Rather than just providing yet another biography of al-Qaeda, Hellmich forensically examines discrepancies between the most common explanations and to the limits of what can realistically be known.

Drawing on a wide variety of sources, 'al-Qaeda: From Global Network to Local Franchise' offers a penetrating insight into an organization which, for all its notoriety, is one of the least-understood of our time.

By: Doctor Christina Hellmich
Imprint: Zed Books Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 129mm
Weight: 354g
ISBN: 9781848139091
ISBN 10: 1848139098
Series: Rebels
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 11 August 2011
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Christina Hellmich is Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Reading.

Reviews for Al-Qaeda: From Global Network to Local Franchise

'A comprehensive book filled with fresh material.' Time Out 'A sensible, sharp, reasoned, comprehensive overview of analysis of modern Islamic militancy and discussion of the nature of the phenomenon of al-Qaeda.' Jason Burke, author of al-Qaeda: The True Story of Radical Islam 'If you think you know anything at all about al-Qaeda or simply want an accessible introduction to the subject, this book is a must-read. For the novice and expert alike, Al-Qaeda by Christina Hellmich is currently the best book in the very large field of al-Qaeda studies. An eloquent and incisive deconstruction of the mythology surrounding al-Qaeda and a trenchant critique of the contradictions at the heart of Western security policy, Christina Hellmich delivers an intelligent and balanced assessment of perhaps the most misunderstood group in the world.' Richard Jackson, Aberystwyth University, UK 'Undermines many of the widely held assumptions about al-Qa'ida.' Nelly Lahoud, Associate Professor, Combating Terrorism Center, United States Military Academy, West Point