Brothers in arms
Book Description
This investigative work offers readers a profound examination of how ideological movements evolve and unite under shared visions, tracing the complex relationships between various militant Islamic groups from the late 1980s through the present day. Author Kamīl Ṭawīl draws upon extensive contacts within organizations like Egyptian Islamic Jihad, Algeria's Armed Islamic Group, and the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group to reveal how separate national movements gradually aligned under a unified global agenda.
Through careful documentation spanning from Moroccan prison cells to remote mountain caves, Ṭawīl illuminates the key figures who shaped this ideological transformation and explores how the failure of localized struggles led to the adoption of broader, more encompassing worldviews. The narrative demonstrates how America's response to terrorism inadvertently achieved what individual leaders could not accomplish alone: the consolidation of previously fragmented movements under a single banner.
For readers interested in understanding how belief systems spread and transform across cultures and borders, this work provides valuable insights into the psychology of ideological unity. The author's unique access to primary sources and participants offers an intimate perspective on how personal convictions evolve within larger historical contexts.
This 208-page exploration challenges readers to consider how external pressures can reshape internal movements, making it particularly relevant for those studying the intersection of politics, spirituality, and human motivation in our interconnected world.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 208 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Politieke invloed
- ✓ Explore Qaida (Organization)
- ✓ Explore Qaida (organization)
- ✓ Explore Terrorism
- ✓ Explore Al-Qaida
- ✓ Explore Terrorism, religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Terrorism - general & miscellaneous
- ✓ Explore September 11th terrorist attacks
