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"Explores the history of contact between the Muslim and Western civilizations during the fourteen centuries since Islam was established"--.

Offers an examination of the ISIS, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, terrorist organization, looking at the group's origin, ideology, propaganda, organization, and tactics, and offers steps for defeating it.

"A...look at "homegrown" Islamist terrorism from 9/11 to the present"--Dust jacket.

Though terrorist groups are a fixture of contemporary politics and warfare, the world has never witnessed the degree of sheer brutality demonstrated by the group known as ISIS-- the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Its sadistic disregard for human life, sophisticated use of social media, acquisition of territory, and ability to attract foreign fighters is unprecedented. Stern and Berger analyze the tools ISIS uses both to frighten innocent citizens and lure new soldiers, and offer practical ideas on potential government responses.

Recalls where and how Al Qaeda and its core beliefs have morphed and spread and looks at the organization as it forms a master plan for the future while also experiencing rebellion from within. The American response to terrorism in the Middle East is covered through profiles of FBI agents and the head of the CIA and discussions of the capture and beheadings of American journalists by ISIS.

ISIS, IS, the ISLAMIC State--- no matter what it's called, it's an organization that has taken on chilling associations due to the horrific deeds committed in its name. ISIS beheads journalists and yet one, Jurgen Todenhofer, was invited to visit its fighters in Mosul, after months of negotiations. Accompanied by his son, Frederic, who photographed the journey, he asked them to explain their beliefs, motivations, and goals. This book is the result of those conversations.

Looks at history of the rise and growth of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

Attemps to answer how ISIS decided on the plan to target Westerners, kidnapping them and then publicly executing them and posting the video on YouTube.