Through Our Enemies' Eyes: Osama bin Laden, Radical Islam, and the Future of America

All Americans must read this book in order to truly understand the reasons why radical Muslims like Osama bin Laden and his followers have declared war on America and the West. Furthermore, only this book accurately describes the severity of the threat they will continue to pose, with or without bin Laden’s leadership, to our national security.

To win the war against terrorism, the author argues that we must first stop dismissing militant Muslims as “extremists” or “religious fanatics.” Formulating a successful military strategy requires that we must see the enemy as they perceive themselves—highly trained and motivated soldiers who fervently believe their cause is righteous. The author describes how militants throughout the Islamic world are enraged by what they believe is Western aggression against their people, religion, and culture. Though bin Laden declared war on America years ago—not once but twice—the author argues that American complacence in the face of such violent threats stems from the increasing secularization and moral relativism of American society and culture. Even if bin Laden is brought to justice, the author warns, the dangers posed by radical Islamic militants will not disappear, and we must be prepared for a protracted war against terrorism. This important book will make a major impact on how America thinks about its enemy and itself.
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Through Our Enemies' Eyes: Osama bin Laden, Radical Islam, and the Future of America

All Americans must read this book in order to truly understand the reasons why radical Muslims like Osama bin Laden and his followers have declared war on America and the West. Furthermore, only this book accurately describes the severity of the threat they will continue to pose, with or without bin Laden’s leadership, to our national security.

To win the war against terrorism, the author argues that we must first stop dismissing militant Muslims as “extremists” or “religious fanatics.” Formulating a successful military strategy requires that we must see the enemy as they perceive themselves—highly trained and motivated soldiers who fervently believe their cause is righteous. The author describes how militants throughout the Islamic world are enraged by what they believe is Western aggression against their people, religion, and culture. Though bin Laden declared war on America years ago—not once but twice—the author argues that American complacence in the face of such violent threats stems from the increasing secularization and moral relativism of American society and culture. Even if bin Laden is brought to justice, the author warns, the dangers posed by radical Islamic militants will not disappear, and we must be prepared for a protracted war against terrorism. This important book will make a major impact on how America thinks about its enemy and itself.
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Through Our Enemies' Eyes: Osama bin Laden, Radical Islam, and the Future of America

Through Our Enemies' Eyes: Osama bin Laden, Radical Islam, and the Future of America

by Michael Scheuer
Through Our Enemies' Eyes: Osama bin Laden, Radical Islam, and the Future of America

Through Our Enemies' Eyes: Osama bin Laden, Radical Islam, and the Future of America

by Michael Scheuer

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All Americans must read this book in order to truly understand the reasons why radical Muslims like Osama bin Laden and his followers have declared war on America and the West. Furthermore, only this book accurately describes the severity of the threat they will continue to pose, with or without bin Laden’s leadership, to our national security.

To win the war against terrorism, the author argues that we must first stop dismissing militant Muslims as “extremists” or “religious fanatics.” Formulating a successful military strategy requires that we must see the enemy as they perceive themselves—highly trained and motivated soldiers who fervently believe their cause is righteous. The author describes how militants throughout the Islamic world are enraged by what they believe is Western aggression against their people, religion, and culture. Though bin Laden declared war on America years ago—not once but twice—the author argues that American complacence in the face of such violent threats stems from the increasing secularization and moral relativism of American society and culture. Even if bin Laden is brought to justice, the author warns, the dangers posed by radical Islamic militants will not disappear, and we must be prepared for a protracted war against terrorism. This important book will make a major impact on how America thinks about its enemy and itself.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781574885538
Publisher: Potomac Books
Publication date: 02/27/2003
Edition description: Older Edition
Pages: 408
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Bestselling author Michael Scheuer is the former head of the CIA’s Bin Laden Unit and has two decades of experience in national security issues related to Afghanistan and South Asia. After resigning from the agency in November 2004, he revealed his authorship of Imperial Hubris (Brassey's, Inc., 2004) and Through Our Enemies' Eyes both originally published under the byline "Anonymous." Scheuer has been featured extensively on television, including 60 Minutes, and has been the focus of print media worldwide. He lives in the Washington, D.C., area.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Context for Understanding Bin Laden's Aims
Chapter 2 Obstacles to Understanding Bin Laden
Chapter 3 Chasing Bin Laden's Money
Chapter 4 Getting to Know Bin Laden: Substantive Themes of the Jihad
Chapter 5 Getting to Know Bin Laden: Character Traits
Chapter 6 Young Bin LAden: Family, Education, and Religion, 1957-1979 Chapter 7 Bin Laden and the Afghan War, 1980-1989: Facilitator, Engineer, Fighter, and Visionary
Chapter 8 Bin Laden and the Saudis, 1989-1991: From Favorite Son to Black Sheep
Chapter 9 Bin Laden in Exile: Afghanistan and the Sudan, 1991-1996
Chapter 10 Bin Laden Begins: Inciting and Waging Johad from Sudan, 1992-1996
Chapter 11 Bin Laden Returns to Afghanistan: Getting Settled and Politicking
Chapter 12 Bin Laden in Afghanistan: Targeting America and Expanding Al-Qaeda
Chapter 13 Bin Laden Stands at Armageddon and Battles for His Lord
Chapter 14 What to Expect from Al Qaeda
Chapter 15 Spring 2002: Where Are We? Where Are We Going?
Epilogue
Glossary
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