Through Our Enemies' Eyes

by Scheuer, Michael

• ISBN13: 9781597971621
• ISBN10: 1597971626
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-31
• Publisher: Potomac Books Inc

Summary

This seminal work on modern terrorism assesses the changes and continuities in Osama bin Laden's thinking since 2002. In order to win the war against terrorism, argues Michael Scheuer, former head of the CIA's bin Laden Unit, we must first stop dismissing militant Muslims as 'œextremists' or 'œreligious fanatics.' Formulating a successful military strategy requires that we see the enemy as they perceive themselves'”highly trained and motivated soldiers who believe their cause is righteous. Scheuer shows that the war has accelerated the transformation of bin Laden and al Qaeda from man and organization to, respectively, a symbol of leadership and heroism and a worldwide movement.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Preface to Revised Edition	p. ix
Preface	p. xv
Acknowledgments	p. xix
Introduction	p. xxi
Context
Context for Understanding bin Laden's Aims	p. 3
Arrogance, Money, and Ideas
Obstacles to Understanding bin Laden	p. 17
Chasing bin Laden's Money	p. 31
Getting to Know bin Laden: Substantive Themes of the Jihad	p. 45
Getting to Know bin Laden: Character Traits	p. 75
Years of Preparation, 1957-1996
The Young bin Laden, 1957-1979: Family, Education, and Religion	p. 85
Bin Laden and the Afghan War, 1979-1989: Facilitator, Engineer, Fighter, and Visionary	p. 97
Bin Laden and the Saudis, 1989-1991: From Favorite Son to Black Sheep	p. 119
Bin Laden in Exile: Afghanistan and Sudan, 1991-1996	p. 129
Bin Laden Begins: Inciting and Waging Jihad from Sudan, 1992-1996	p. 145
War Years, 1996-2001
Bin Laden Returns to Afghanistan: Getting Settled and Politicking	p. 163
Bin Laden in Afghanistan: Targeting America and Expanding al Qaeda	p. 181
Bin Laden Stands at Armageddon and Battles for His Lord	p. 205
No End in Sight
What to Expect from al Qaeda	p. 257
Spring 2002: Where Are We? Where Are We Going?	p. 275
Epilogue: "That They May Go in and Look Their Redeemer in the Face with Joy"	p. 287
Epilogue to the Revised Edition	p. 291
"We Are Not Ashamed of Our Jihad": Bin Laden's Growth as an Islamic Leader and Hero After 1996	p. 299
Note on Sources	p. 315
Notes	p. 323
Glossary	p. 385
Bibliography	p. 395
Index	p. 439
About the Author	p. 443
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