Understanding Islamist Ideology : A Brief Guide to the Ideology, History, Beliefs and Goals

Islamism drives groups from Al Qaeda and ISIS to Hamas and Hizb u Tahrir. But what exactly is this ideology? Beneath the headlines is a complex and interesting ideology that grows from the history of the Middle East, Cold War and the Arab Spring. This book, written by a former professional counter terrorism policy analyst, will cover the history of the ideology and groups. This includes a detailed analysis of what caused Islamism to arise, and the debates that exist within it. There is a strong focus on exploring ideology and belief that many other products ignore. It will explain the tactics used by groups motivated by the ideology, and how different groups have split and pursued different strategies. This is a great investment to understand the world and what drives the groups.