The Terrorists of Iraq: Inside the Strategy and Tactics of the Iraq Insurgency 2003-2014, Second Edition

The Terrorists of Iraq is a comprehensive and detailed history and analysis of the Iraq insurgency from 2003-2014, providing readers with an in-depth understanding of the political, combat, and religious strategies employed by terrorist groups during this time.

The book places heavy emphasis on the history, organization, and personalities of al-Qaeda in Iraq (now ISIS), former Baathist regime loyalists, and Shiite insurgents, as well as the tactics they used to create an Islamic caliphate in the heart of the Middle East. With three new chapters on the evolution of ISIS from al-Qaeda in Iraq (2011-2014), a revised history of al-Qaeda in Iraq (2005-2011), and updated geopolitical intelligence predictions, this second edition provides readers with a timely understanding of how the Iraq insurgency led to the crisis of today. The book delves into the specific tactics employed by terrorists during a terror campaign, including the use of propaganda and media manipulation to achieve their goals.

It also examines how the Iraqis employ these tactics to meet their strategic political or propaganda goals at particularly auspicious times. The Terrorists of Iraq is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of terrorism and its impact on global politics.

With its comprehensive analysis and in-depth research, this book provides readers with a detailed understanding of the strategies employed by terrorist groups in Iraq and their ongoing efforts to create an Islamic caliphate.