Anne Stenersen:
Al-Qaida’s Quest for Weapons of Mass Destruction: The history behind the hype
(Saarbrücken: VDM Verlag, 2009)
Ever since the late 1990s, it has been claimed that the threat of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) terrorism from al-Qaida is real and growing. This book explores al-Qaida’s interest in CBRN weapons, as reflected by statements and activities on various levels within the network between 1996-2007. Drawing on the author's extensive collection of al-Qaida CBRN-manuals, online discussions and 'chatter' on CBRN/related themes, the author finds that a high level of amateurism has characterised al/Qaida's efforts in this field. The book is aimed at students, scholars, and practitioners with an interest in the topics of CBRN terrorism and militant Islamism, and is of particular interest to professionals within the counter-terrorism community.
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Reviews:
"In the literature on terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, this book is in a league of its own. Where most other studies speculate over a small and well-known body of evidence, this book presents a wealth of new findings derived from meticulous research on primary sources in Arabic. Factual, objective and analytical, this book sets a new standard for research on terrorism and WMD." Review by T Hegghammer
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