Imperial hubris : why the West is losing the war on terror - 1st ed - Washington, D.C. : Brassey's, c2004 - xxi, 309 p. ; 24 cm.

Some thoughts on the power of focused, principled hatred -- An unprepared and ignorant lunge to defeat--the United States in Afghanistan -- Not down, not out: Al Qaeda's resiliency, expansion, and momentum -- The world's view of Bin Laden: a Muslim leader and hero coming into focus? -- Bin Laden views the world: some old, some new, and a twist -- Blinding hubris abounding: inflicting defeat on ourselves - non-war, leaks, and missionary democracy -- When the enemy sets the stage: how America's stubborn obtuseness aids its foes -- The way ahead: a few suggestions for debate

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Bin Laden, Osama, 1957-


Qaida (Organization)


War on Terrorism, 2001-
Jihad
Terrorism--Government policy--United States


United States--Foreign relations--21st century

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