Eagle tear Why Terrorism? - Bibliography Twin date
with emphasis on the fact that the Arab-Israel confict
has very little to do with militant Muslim/Moslem/
Arab hatred toward America/USA/Western Civilization


TERRORISM MUST BE FOUGHT NOT BOUGHT




Books Against Hate - 18 "Essential Books About Terrorism and the Middle East" Minnesota's Middle East Library Initiative campaign, created by Minnesotans Against Terrorism



Articles:


Current Trends in Islamist Ideology v.1
Hudson Institute (April 13, 2005)

Current Trends in Islamist Ideology v.2
Hudson Institute (Sept 12, 2005)

Fighting A New Cold War
Business Week (March 29, 2004)

The U.S. and Europe must commit to a global offensive to defeat terrorism akin to the decades-long battle against communism There is no closer tie than the one forged by blood shed at the hands of a common enemy. The horrors of March 11 and September 11 should bind Europe and America together through shared grief, anger, and a determination to stop Islamic terrorism.

The Real Roots of Arab Anti-Americanism by Barry Rubin Foreign Affairs, November/December 2002 )

Promoting anti-Americanism is simply the best way Muslim leaders have found to distract their publics from the real problem: internal mismanagement. New U.S. policies or a PR campaign will not change matters.

The Next Mahdi?: Putting Bin Laden in Historical Perspective Armed Forces J. Int'l (September, 2002 p.60-61}

Among the Bourgeoisophobes Why  the Europeans and Arabs, each in their own way, hate America and Israel.
by David Brooks    The Weekly Standard   04/15/2002  Part 1   Part 2


September 11: The Clash within Civilizations , by Mark A. Heller Strategic Assessment (JCSS) (February, 2002}

Core Of Muslim Rage, by Thomas Friedman The New York Times (March 6, 2002}

Terrorism on Trial The Wall Street Journal (May 31, 2001)
(If the authorities would have taken heed, perhaps the Twin Towers would still be standing and all those lives would have been saved)


Bernard Lewis Asks 'What Went Wrong?' Between Islam and the West By PAUL KENNEDY The New York Times (January 27, 2002

The Unblessed Peacemaker The Economist (Oct 4, 2001)(excellent article, but images will not appear)

Israel Is Not The Issue: Militant Islam And America Jerusalem Viewpoints (Oct 1, 2001)

Beyond Political Terrorism: The New Challange of Transcendent Terror Jerusalem Viewpoints (Nov 15, 2001)

What some hate most about U.S. (Dzwonkowskid) Detroit Free Press (opinion/columnists) Oct 7, 2001

Roots of Resentment - Why so many people hate America Businessweek Oct 1, 2001 p.50-51

Don't Feed Israel to the Beast (Debra Saunders) SF Chronicle Oct 7, 2001

Statement of former Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Sept.20, 2001
United States House of Representatives Government Reform Committee

Is a Holy War Brewing? (part of a special report "Turmiol in the Muslim World Business Week Oct 15 2001

Muslims should lead anti-terrorist fight Detroit Free Press (opinion/letters) Sept 28, 2001

Double-edged Sword Economist Oct 1, 2001

Osma bin Laden wages war mainly for personal ends Detroit Free Press (opinion/columnists) Oct 1, 2001

Hear the Voice of Muslim Moderation Boston Globe December 30, 1999

Definitions:

terrorism - the threat or use of indiscriminate violence, often against a civilian population.
Terrorism involves activities such as bombings,hijackings, and skyjackings.

jihad - A Muslim holy war or spiritual struggle against infidels.

mujahideen - Muslim guerrilla warriors engaged in a jihad.

ghazi (Islam) 1. A man who has fought successfully against infidels.
2. Often used as a title for such a warrior.

giaour (Islam) A nonbeliever; an infidel.

infidel - 1. An unbeliever with respect to a particular religion,
especially Christianity or Islam.
2. One whohas no religious beliefs.
3. One who doubts or rejects a particular
doctrine, system, or principle.

Terrorist Group Profiles / Index of Groups Dudley Knox Library Naval Postgraduate School

America's War Against Terrorism An excellent compilation of material on terrorism - University of Michigan

Terrorism Research Center Dedicated to informing the public of the phenomena of terrorism and information warfare. This site features essays and thought pieces on current issues, as well as links to other terrorism documents, research and resources.

Jews and Arabs in the Middle East: a tragedy of errors by James Parkes (a 17pg pamphlet) 1969
Excellent background reading

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