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Author

Jones, Seth G., 1972-

Title A persistent threat : the evolution of Al Qa'ida and other Salafi jihadists / Seth G. Jones.

Publication Info.

Santa Monica, CA : RAND, [2014]

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Note	Includes index.
	Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.
Contents	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
Summary	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 analysis to examine U.S. strategic options to counter al Qa'ida and other terrorist groups based on the threat level and the capacity of local governments.
Language	English.
Subject	Qaida (Organization)
	Qaida (Organization)
	Jihad.
	Terrorism -- Middle East -- Religious aspects -- Islam.
	Islamic fundamentalism -- Middle East.
	Jihd.
	Terrorism -- Religious aspects -- Islam
	Islamic fundamentalism
	Jihad
	Middle East
Other Form:	Print version: Jones, Seth G., 1972- Persistent threat Santa Monica, CA : RAND, [2014] 9780833085726 (DLC) 2014021900
ISBN	9780833087188 (epub)
	0833087185
	9780833087195 (prc)
	0833087193
	9780833087201 ( ebook PDF)
	0833087207
	9780833085726 (pbk.)
Standard No.	NLGGC 380557320
	GBVCP 1008661732
	DEBSZ 472827952
	DEBSZ 410569089
	DEBBG BV044069485
	DEBBG BV043781344
	AU@ 000053643854