Age of Sacred Terror, The
Book Description
Two former National Security Council counterterrorism officials present their urgent analysis of a fundamentally new kind of threat facing the modern world. Daniel Benjamin and Steven Simon witnessed firsthand the emergence of al-Qaeda and coordinated America's early response to Usama bin Laden's organization, giving them unique insight into an adversary unlike any previously encountered.
Writing began more than a year before September 11, 2001, as the authors sought to alert a nation that had not yet grasped the magnitude of the danger. Their work reveals how religious extremism has evolved into something far more dangerous than traditional terrorism, driven by spiritual convictions that make these adversaries willing to inflict unprecedented destruction.
The authors examine how America's defenses failed, why critical warnings went unheeded, and where government systems broke down at crucial moments. They explore the psychological and spiritual dimensions of an enemy with an exceptional ability to identify vulnerabilities and exploit them with devastating effect.
Beyond diagnosis, this analysis charts the path forward. The authors identify where future threats may emerge and what strategies America must adopt both domestically and internationally to counter them effectively. For readers seeking to understand how spiritual beliefs can be twisted toward destructive ends, this work offers essential insights into one of the defining challenges of our time.
This comprehensive examination spans 512 pages of detailed analysis from practitioners who observed these developments from within the highest levels of government.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~14 hours)
📄 Length: 512 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Islam and world politics
- ✓ Explore Jihad
- ✓ Explore Terrorism
- ✓ Explore Terrorism, religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Islamic fundamentalism
- ✓ Explore Prevention
- ✓ Explore Anti-Americanism
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
