Holy Warriors: A Network of Terror /
Stephen Engelberg.
- New York Times, 2001.
- SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 41. Global Issues, 1522-3221; .
This MARC record contains three articles. Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: Holy Warriors: A Network of Terror, Jan. 14, 2001; pp. 1+. Originally Published: Holy Warriors: The Jordanian Connection, Jan. 15, 2001; pp. A1+. Originally Published: Holy Warriors: The Jihad's Young Recruits, Jan. 16, 2001; pp. A1+.
HOLY WARRIORS: A NETWORK OF TERROR -- This article examines the formation of Osama bin Laden's global terrorist camp that is run from Afghanistan and engages in terrorist activities around the world. First hand accounts and intellegence data from Western countries are used to "draw a vivid and newly detailed portrait of the birth of a modern jihad movement." (NEW YORK TIMES) HOLY WARRIORS: THE JORDANIAN CONNECTION -- This article profiles the foiled attempt of a terrorist attack in Jordan and Israel during Millennium celebrations. "Jordanian and American officials say what nearly happened in Jordan is a case study of how Osama bin Laden and his deputies, isolated in Afghanistan, greatly extended their reach by aiding locally initiated terrorism." (NEW YORK TIMES). HOLY WARRIORS: THE JIHAD'S YOUNG RECRUITS -- "If the international terrorism that has haunted Americans for the last decade has a home, it is Afghanistan, the place that comes closest to the extremists' ideal of a state ruled by the strict code of Islamic law." (NEW YORK TIMES) This article examines Afghanistan's role in terrorist activities, expressed by its support of training camps for terrorist orgainizations, such as those run by Osama bin Laden.
1522-3221;
Osama bin Laden.
Islam and world politics. Islamic fundamentalism. Jihad. Terrorism. Terrorism--Pakistan. Terrorists. Terrorism--Jihad. War--Religious aspects.
Afghanistan--History--Civil War, 1989-. United States--Foreign relations--Afghanistan. Afghanistan--History--Soviet occupation, 1979-1989.