Routledge Jihadist Insurgent Movements - Military History Book

This path-breaking collection of papers provides a deep examination of jihadist insurgent movements across the Middle East and North, East, and West Africa. It addresses a significant gap in current military and strategic analysis by looking at how religion plays a role in the ideological mobilization of recruits. By studying guerrilla movements dating back to the post-World War Two era of national liberation, this book offers a historical perspective on how these groups operate. The essays within this collection analyze specific groups, including Al Qaeda and ISIL, evaluating them as military entities. This resource is designed for readers interested in military history and the complex dynamics of modern insurgencies.