Inside the army of terror weiss, michael, hassan, hassan on. I have been to the middle east, i have taught political science and hold a masters degree in international relations. Times bestselling and highly praised book on isis with newly added mater. They have done extensive research on the subject not only delving into the archives but conducting lots of interviews with a variety of people such as nato and regional. Concise, valuable, and a compelling read for anyonegeneral reader or specialistinterested in isis. Inside the army of terror, by michael weiss and hassan hassan, does a firstrate job of describing the islamic states layers in syria and in iraq. Read isis inside the army of terror updated edition by michael weiss available.
Isis coauthor michael weiss on the origins of isis the. Inside the army of terror, and more the new york times. Weiss is best known as the coauthor of the new york times bestseller isis. Nine months after this atavistic movement proclaimed the birth of an islamic caliphate, the first books about isis are now appearing. Days before the video showing james foleys beheading was aired around the world, iraqs authoritarian prime minister, nouri almaliki, resigned under us and iranian pressure, ostensibly ad dressing the political impasse for which the rise of isis has been blamed. Inside the army of terror, american journalist michael weiss and syrian analyst hassan hassan explain how these violent extremists evolved from a nearly defeated iraqi insurgent group into a jihadi army of international volunteers who have conquered territory equal to the size of great britain. Interview with a former isis spymaster why isis is targeting europe and the us what russia wants in syria revelations on the brutal ideology of isis with brutal attacks in last year across the globebrussels, paris, beirut, egypt. I know that the former soviet union, used syria as a proxy, and in turn syria had its own proxies for going on well over 40 years. Users who like sheila hamilton interviews michael d. Weiss is a senior editor for the daily beast, a consulting executive editor at coda story, a columnist for foreign policy, an author and a frequent national security analyst and contributor for cnn. Weiss and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Authors jessica stern, a harvard terrorism lecturer, and j. Initially dismissed by us president barack obama, along with other fledgling terrorist groups, as a jayvee squad compared to alqaeda, the islamic state of iraq and syria isis has shocked the world by conquering massive territories in both countries and promising to create a vast new muslim caliphate. They have done extensive research on the subject not only delving into the archives but conducting lots of interviews with a variety of people such as nato and regional military officials, intelligence operatives and diplomats. Weiss and hassan have produced a detailed and highly readable book on the history of isis. Anderson cooper weiss and hassan provide a detailed explanation of how the islamic state manages savagery on the ground. Reality, however, could not be more different, at least according to michael weiss and hassan hassan, the authors of isis inside the army of terror.
Inside the army of terror, by michael weiss and hassan. Of these three new books on the islamic state, only one quotes yeatss the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book is definitely interesting, but also flawed. Robin yassinkassab of the guardian wrote, weiss and hassan have produced a detailed and readable book. Hassan hassan, an analyst at the delma institute, and michael weiss. Beginning with the early days of abu musab alzarqawi.
He has written for foreign policy, the guardian, foreign affairs, politico, and a host of other publications. Michael weiss does an excellent job laying out the case against assad, explaining the larger picture which encompasses much more than just isis. Inside the army of terror updated edition ebook written by michael weiss, hassan hassan. Beginning with the early days of abu musab alzarqawi, the founder of isiss first incarnation, weiss and hassan explain who the key players arefrom their. Although he probably now seems like a distant memory, the closest thing the islamic state has to a direct ancestor was the terrorist network of abu musab alzarqawi. Best book written on isis that i have read any additional comments. Mar 24, 2015 boston cbs michael weiss, editor of interpreter magazine and author of a new book that examines the terrorist organization, joins nightside to discuss the extremist group that represents one. About the author 2015 michael weiss is a senior editor at the daily beast and coauthor of the new york times bestseller isis. Inside the army of terror, by michael weiss and hassan hassan, does a firstrate job of describing the islamic states layers.
Inside the army of terror updated edition by michael weiss at indigo. Interview with a former isis spymaster why isis is targeting europe and the us what russia wants in syria revelati. I have read several books on isis and this is by far the most substantive i have read. Inside the army of terror, which was also named one of the top ten books on terrorism by the wall street journal and one of the best books of 2015 by the times of london. Their informants include american and regional military officials and intelligence operatives, defected syrian spies and diplomats, and most fascinating of all syrians who work for isis these are divided into categories such as politickers, pragmatists, opportunists and fencesitters. Weiss reported from liberated albab, outside aleppo, before isis took it over. Inside the army of terror by michael weiss goodreads. Over the ensuing years, the terrorist organization has evolved into a transnational arms and oil trafficking cartel capable of deploying foot soldiers anywhere in the middle east. The we use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Inside the army of terror by the journalists michael weiss and hassan hassan, draws upon the authors extensive reporting. Inside the army of terror updated edition by michael weiss. Initially dismissed by us president barack obama, along with other fledgling terrorist groups, as a jayvee squad compared to alqaeda, the islamic state of iraq and syria isis has shocked the world by conquering massive territories in both countries and promising to create a vast new muslim caliphate that observes the. Hes the author, michael is the author of isis, a book youve got to read along with hassan hassan, and michael, before we go to break, carly fiorina was just on, and she said the private sectors four generations ahead of the patriot act in terms of technology.
Isis s breathtaking reach into other parts of the worldincluding distant corners few experts imagined it was capable of penetratingis now so pronounced that its possible to imagine a day when the isis media apparatus could be based outside the middle east entirely. Michael weiss is a senior editor at the daily beast, a cnn contributor, and the editorinchief of the interpreter, an online russian translation and news journal presented by radio free europe radio liberty. Inside the army of terror, american journalist michael weiss and syrian analyst hassan hassan explain how these violent extremists evolved from a nearly defeated iraqi insurgent group into a jihadi army of international volunteers who, with slickly produced murder videos, are spreading violence. Michael weiss is a senior editor at the daily beast, a cnn contributor, and the editorinchief of the interpreter. Isis the state of terror download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Inside the army of terror, published this month in the us, spoke to dozens of fighters and members of the group to understand its allure and how it justifies its brutal tactics.
Inside the army of terror, american journalist michael weiss and syrian analyst hassan hassan explain how these violent extremists evolved from a nearly defeated iraqi insurgent group into a jihadi army of international volunteers who behead western hostages in slickly produced videos. Borrowing heavily from prior journalism efforts, this book by michael weiss and hassan hassan performs an excellent job chronicling the rise of the islamic state. The book explains how isis was created in the wake of a split between two alqaida leaders, osama bin laden and the even more fanatical abu musab alzarqawi. Michael weiss biography, age, wife, the daily beast, books.
Inside the army of terror, by michael weiss and hassan hassan. To check out my book about isis click here and my coauthor hassan hassan here. Weiss and hassan have produced a detailed and readable book. Why isis is targeting europe and the us what russia wants in syria revelations on the brutal ideology of isis with brutal attacks in last year across the globebrussels, paris, beirut, egypt, turkeythe islamic state of iraq and syria isis has proved itself the greatest terrorist threat in the world today. Isis ebook by michael weiss 9781682450215 rakuten kobo. Michael weiss is an internationally respected investigative journalist who has covered the wars in syria and ukraine and published widely on russian espionage and disinformation. Edition of the new york times bestselling and highly praised book on isis. Inside the army of terror, american journalist michael weiss and syrian analyst hassan hassan explain how these violent extremists evolved from a nearly defeated iraqi insurgent group into a jihadi army of international volunteers who, with slickly produced murder videos, are spreading violence and mayhem across the globe. Michael weiss has 37 books on goodreads with 6685 ratings. Isis ebook by michael weiss, hassan hassan official. Before isis controlled eastern syria, an oil well produced around thirty thousand barrels per day, and each barrel sold for two thousand syrian poundseleven dollars at the current exchange rate. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Inside the army of terror updated edition kindle edition. It was first released in paperback and then, owing to its commercial and critical success, re.
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Concise, valuable, and a compelling read for anyone general reader or specialist interested in isis. The takeover of large swathes of territory in syria and iraq by the islamic state in iraq and syria isis came as a surprise, but it should not have done. Inside the army of terror, speaks at the 2015 texas book festival in austin. Michael weiss, hassan hassan a revelatory look inside the worlds most dangerous terrorist group. Inside the army of terror updated edition, book by. Inside the army of terror, american journalist michael weiss and syrian analyst hassan hassan explain how these violent extremists evolved from a nearly defeated iraqi insurgent group into a jihadi army of international volunteers who behead western hostages in slickly produced videos and have conquered territory equal to the size of. Inside the army of terror, american journalist michael weiss and syrian analyst hassan hassan explain how these violent extremists evolved from a nearly defeated iraqi insurgent g.
Michael weiss of the daily beast is the author of isis. The authors provide useful insights into isis governance a combination of. Aug 15, 2017 cnn analyst michael weiss hosted antimuslim rally with farright hate queen pamela geller. Isis ebook by michael weiss, hassan hassan official publisher.