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UNINA9910220091603321 |
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Autore |
Jones Seth G. |
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A persistent threat : the evolution of al Qa'ida and other Salafi Jihadists / / Seth G. Jones ; cover image, Oleg Zabielin |
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Santa Monica, California : , : RAND, , 2014 |
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©2014 |
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ISBN |
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0-8330-8718-5 |
0-8330-8720-7 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (109 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Islamic fundamentalism - Middle East |
Jihad |
Qaida (Organization) |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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"Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense." |
"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited." |
Includes index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Figures and Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Chapter One: Introduction; Key Definitions; Research Design; Outline of the Report; Chapter Two: A Decentralized Movement; A Diffuse Structure; Differing Ideological Views and Objectives; Far Enemy Versus Near Enemy; Geographic Scope; Attacking Shi'a; Other Differences; Causes of Decentralization; A Growing Vulnerability; Chapter Three: Growing Capabilities; Number and Size of Groups; Capabilities and Levels of Violence; Core al Qa'ida and Affiliates; Other Salafi Jihadists |
Varied Threat to the U.S. HomelandWhy the Expansion of Salafi-Jihadist Groups?; Chapter Four: Strategic Options; Strategy 1: Engagement; Strategy 2: Forward Partnering; Strategy 3: Offshore Balancing; A Strategic Framework; Appendix: List of Salafi-Jihadist Groups; About the Author; Endnotes; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This report examines the status and evolution of al Qa'ida and other Salafi-jihadist groups, and uses qualitative and quantitative data to assess whether this movement has strengthened. The author uses this |
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