ISIS: The State of Terror
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Ray Porter
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The first major book on ISIS to be published since the group exploded on the international stage in summer 2014.
Drawing on their unusual access to intelligence sources and material, law enforcement, and groundbreaking research into open source intelligence, Stern and Berger outline the origins of ISIS as the formidable terrorist group it has quickly become.
‘State of Terror’ delves into the ‘ghoulish pornography’ of pro-jihadi videos, the seductive appeal of ‘jihadi chic’ and the startling effectiveness of the Islamic State’s use of social media as a means of luring and recruiting citizens from countries such as the United States, Great Britain, and France—using recent examples such as Douglas McCain, the American citizen from Minnesota who joined ISIS and died in combat fighting on the side of the Islamic State.
Although the picture Stern and Berger paint is bleak, ‘State of Terror’ also offers well-informed thoughts on potential government responses to ISIS – most importantly, emphasizing that we must alter our present conceptions of terrorism and react to the rapidly changing jihadi landscape, both online and off, as quickly as the terrorists do. ‘State of Terror: Jihad in the 21st Century’ is not only a compelling account of the evolution of a terrorist organization, but also a necessary book that attempts to answer the question of what our next move – as a country, as a government, as the world – should be.
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‘A clear and succinct account of the rise of the fanatics … The book’s achievement is to demonstrate how Isis fits within the spectrum of blood-soaked jihadists’ Telegraph
‘By far the most important contribution yet to our understanding of an organization that remains cloaked in mystery and misunderstanding. Stern and Berger are two of the world’s leading experts on violent extremism and, in this book, they have combined their years of knowledge and expertise into a brisk, readable, and eye opening account of ISIS’s past, present, and future.’
—Reza Aslan, author of ‘No god but God’ and ‘Zealot’
‘One can only conclude, with the clarity of recent hindsight, that we should have seen it coming – at least when seen through the lens of ‘ISIS’, a new history of the threat by US academics Jessica Stern and J.M. Berger … a timely and important history of a movement that now defines the 21st century’ Evening Standard
‘The first serious book to analyze the rise of ISIS, arguably one of history's most successful terrorist groups. Stern and Berger write clearly and persuasively and marshal impressive primary research from ISIS's prodigious propaganda to help explain how ISIS became the dominant jihadi group today. It's a terrific and important read’
—Peter Bergen, author of ‘Manhunt’
‘From two of the world’s leading terrorism experts, this timely and urgent book is absolutely essential reading for analysts and policy makers alike. In what is already a cornerstone contribution, Stern and Berger offer the kind of cold-blooded analysis so desperately needed on the poorly understood phenomenon that is the so-called Islamic State’
—John Horgan, author of ‘The Psychology of Terrorism’
‘Stern and Berger pull back the curtain to expose facts and myths about the violent Salafi apocalyptic cult calling itself the Islamic State. A must-read for perplexed policymakers’
—Mike Walker, former undersecretary and acting secretary of the United States Army
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- Anonymous User
- 13-09-15
Isis. The state of terror
Well written and informative. Narration good, a worthwhile insight into a relatively unknown subject matter
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- Anonymous User
- 17-02-22
Just ok
Some informative parts that caught my interest but, it didn't hold my attention well enough.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-11-15
Interesting story
A thorough and often surprising insight into how IS has come into being. It throws a lot of light on how international actions and individuals throughout history have made this entity possible.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-11-15
A good read - listen
Very informative book with a good narrator. Sure it can be updated after the sad events of yesterday Friday the 13th.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-06-15
Stunning insight
Would you listen to ISIS: The State of Terror again? Why?
Superb text on a current and developing historical issue. Detailing various topics within the IS (ISIS) paradox, the book outlines clearly and without distortion the past and current background of IS, its beginnings, it ideology, its methods, and its complex interaction within the Middle East conflicts and Non-conformant enemies. Many current events and their expanded details explained, illustrating how IS became a world problem, not just a local issue.
What did you like best about this story?
That it explains the reasons why people engage in such activities, and the ways and means the IS has risen to the "ideological body" it is today. A prelude to future books on the subject, it will no doubt become common to most bookshelves of readers.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
The stories of the personalities of IS, and their backgrounds on how they got where they did or are in the current IS hierarchy.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The moving stories of the victims of IS atrocities!
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- Anonymous User
- 20-04-16
Balanced
A balanced and instructive approach that even suggests practical and purposeful solutions, a grown up view
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- Anonymous User
- 22-06-15
Fantastic book
In depth explanation. A must read for anyone with an interest in the group or geography of affected areas. Incredibly informative.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-04-16
Interesting but still more background needed
Interesting but still more background needed. So why the hate, why the beliefs that all religions and versions of or seen so bad, why the ease to kill.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-07-15
Amazing
This book is amazing and gives you an incredible incite into Isis and the Middle East in general
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- Anonymous User
- 15-04-16
The failed political correct analysis of yesterday
A far too political correct presentation, failing to see the harsh realities concerning the nature of the beast.
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