Charles R Lister: 2 books
The Islamic State
A Brief Introduction
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2015
An authoritative guide to the rise of the Islamic State and its senior leadership.
How did the Islamic State grow from regional terrorist group to a brutal multinational bureaucratic machine? What are its goals? How can it be stopped?
In 2014 the Islamic State seemingly appeared out...
The Syrian Jihad
Al-Qaeda, the Islamic State and the Evolution of an Insurgency
Language: English
Release Date: January 2, 2016
The eruption of the anti-Assad revolution in Syria has had many unintended consequences, among which is the opportunity it offered Sunni jihadists to establish a foothold in the heart of the Middle East. That Syria's ongoing civil war is so brutal and protracted has only compounded the situation,...