Bibframe Work

Title

The age of political jihadism

Type

Text

Monograph

Contribution

Zelin, Aaron Y. (author)

Subject

Jihad--Political aspects--Syria (LCSH)

Syria--History--Civil War, 2011 (LCSH)

Hayʼat Taḥrīr al-Shām

Terrorism--Syria (LCSH)

Language

English (eng)

Geographic Coverage

Syria

Classification

LCC: BP182 .Z448 2023 (Assigner: dlc) (Status: used by assigner)

DDC: 297.7/2095691 full (Assigner: dlc)(Source: 23/eng/20230721)

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Content

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Summary

"In this thought-provoking book, illustrated with photographs of HTS personalities and personnel, jihadism expert Aaron Y. Zelin digs deep into the group's past before reckoning with the implications of Jawlani's request. Whatever the U.S. decision, he suggests, political jihadism is here to stay"-- Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

1. Introduction

2. The Development of Political Jihadism

3. Jawlani's Path to Political Jihadism

4. From Secrecy to Engagement with Locals

5. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's Historical Baggage

6. External Operations, Guidance, and Inspiration

7. The Terrorism Designation Question

8. Conclusion

Appendix: Legal Criteria for a Terrorism Designation

Index

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