{"product_id":"9781108206280","title":"Al-Qaida in Afghanistan","description":"Since 9\/11, al-Qaida has become one of the most infamous and widely discussed terrorist organizations in the world, with affiliates spread across the globe. However, little-known are the group's activities within Afghanistan itself, something which Anne Stenersen examines in this book. Using an array of unique primary sources, she presents an alternative narrative of al-Qaida's goals and strategies prior to 9\/11. She argues that al-Qaida's actions were not just an ideological expression of religious fanaticism and violent anti-Americanism, but that they were actually far more practical and organised, with a more revolutionary and Middle Eastern-focused agenda than previously thought. Through Stenersen's analysis, we see how al-Qaida employed a dual strategy: with a small section focused on staging international terrorist attacks, but at the same time a larger part dedicated to building a resilient and cohesive organization that would ultimately serve as a vanguard for future Islamist revolutions.","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47117325959408,"sku":"9781108206280","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781108206280_p0.jpg?v=1763691389","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781108206280","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}