Argues that President Jimmy Carter's failure to support the Shah of Iran led to the 1979 Khomeini-led revolution in that country and in turn strengthened militant Islamists, leading to the terrorist attacks and Middle East instability of the early twenty-first century.
Explains why it is important for the Western world to understand who the jihadists are and what their mission is, and to realize that not all jihadists use violence and terrorism as a way spread their message.
the true story of an American mujahid's amazing journey from Usama Bin Laden's training camps to counterterrorism with the FBI and CIA
Collins, Aukai
2002
Reveals the personal story of Aukai Collins from his association with the mujahideen to his work as an undercover operative for the United States government.
why I rejected the jihad for America, Israel, and the War on Terror
Darwish, Nonie
2006
The daughter of a high-ranking Egyptian army officer who grew up in Cairo and Gaza comments on the reasons Muslims embrace jihad, hate Jews, oppose America, and believe in the destruction of Israel; and provides her opinion concerning the necessity of the War on Terror.
Examines the threat Islamic extremists pose to the United States, explaining the basics of Islam and the intricacies of each significant extremist group.
the Wahhabi cult and the hidden roots of modern jihad
Allen, Charles, 1940-
2006
Traces the history of the Wahhabi, a fundamentalist Islamic sect, exploring their beliefs, actions, impact on world history, and influence on Osama bin Laden and the Taliban.
why I became an Islamic fundamentalist, what I saw inside, and why I left
Husain, Ed
2009
The author, who was raised in a quiet Muslim community in London, describes his experiences as an Islamist radical from his teens into his early twenties.
Explores how strict interpretations of the Holy Qur'an has led Muslim fundamentalists to declare war against secular nations whose lenient ideas are considered apostate, a sin punishable by death.
Explores the threat posed by the rise of militant Islamic fundamentalism in Central Asia, discussing how the five Central Asian republics adjacent to Afghanistan have become a key factor in international security.