This book has been widely read in the Obama administration as it seems to be one of the most definite books ever written explaining the origins, philosophies, and operations of the al Qaeda organization. When crafting policy about how to deal with Afghanistan, President Obama himself is said to have turned to this book for understanding about the challenges the US faces in its war in Afghanistan (See the Bob Woodward book Obama's Wars,2010).
This book explains the history of al Qaeda and how it came into existence. Whereas the Western world seems to suffer from memory loss, the Arab world seems to suffer from too much collective memory and not being able to let go of any past memories that do not help to strengthen governments and peoples in the 21st century. Holding on to old grudges fester like wounds that do not heal.
Read Search for Al Qaeda book if you are interested in understanding the Arab-Western world conflicts.
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