Includes bibliographical references (p. [217]-218) and index.
Contents
Terrorism and suicide bombing -- The development of modern Islamist militancy -- Causes for the spread of the al-Qa'ida doctrine -- Hawalla: traditional funds transfer system (TFTS) -- Terrorist attacks since the 1990s -- The September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks: invasion of Afghanistan and the aftermath -- Militant Islamists in the Northern Caucasus and Central Asian regions -- Militant Islamists in Lebanon and the Palestinian and Israeli territories -- Militant Islamists in Europe -- The United States-led invasion of Iraq and its consequences -- The U.S. non-military campaign: influencing Muslims' mind to win their hearts -- Conclusion.