al-Qaeda: From Global Network to Local Franchise (Rebels)
"A sensible, sharp, reasoned, comprehensive overview of analysis of modern Islamic militancy and  discussion of the nature of the phenomenon of al-Qaeda." -- Jason Burke, author ofal-Qaeda: The True Story of Radical Islam "If you think you know anything at all about al-Qaeda or simply want an accessible introduction to the subject, this book is a must-read. For the novice and expert alike,Al-Qaedaby Christina Hellmich is currently the best book in the very large field of al-Qaeda studies. An eloquent and incisive deconstruction of the mythology surrounding al-Qaeda and a trenchant critique of the contradictions at the heart of Western security policy, Christina Hellmich delivers an intelligent and balanced assessment of perhaps the most misunderstood group in the world." -- Richard Jackson, Aberystwyth University, UK"Undermines many of the widely held assumptions about al-Qa'ida." -- Nelly Lahoud, Associate Professor, Initiative on Religion in International Affairs/International Security Program, Harvard University