At the Heart of Terror Islam, Jihadists, and America's War on Terrorism

This accessible and deeply informed book examines the threat that Muslim extremists pose to America and provides a balanced and nuanced discussion of Iraq as a test case of America's war on terror. Explaining the basics of Islam and guiding the reader through the intricacies of each significant extremist group, the authors answer key questions Who are the Muslim extremists and how do they fit within the broader context of the Islamic religion? What is their war plan and how do they operate? Who are their allies and what are their weaknesses? What is the experience of Israel, the Islamic world, and the United States in fighting Muslim extremists? How can they be defeated?Palmer, Monte is the author of 'At the Heart of Terror Islam, Jihadists, and America's War on Terrorism', published 2007 under ISBN 9780742536036 and ISBN 0742536033.