David Headley, the American-Pakistani also known as Daood Gilani, lived a double life. One day he would stroll through Central Park in his tailored Armani suit as a true New Yorker, and the next he would browse in the bazaar in Lahore wearing traditional Pakistani clothes.
Born in 1960, the son of an American mother and Pakistani father, Headley grew up between East and West. He was attracted to both worlds, even working as an informant for the US government, until one day he found he had to choose between the place of his birth and a radical form of Islam preaching global jihad. This is the disturbing story of the mastermind behind the 2008 attacks in Mumbai that killed 166 people.
Veteran journalist Kaare Sørensen has reconstructed his movements and planning in a tense feat of reportage. His account, based on extensive reporting, eyewitness interviews, and documentation, offers unprecedented insight into the mind of the terrorist. The author has provided updates and a new preface for the English-language edition.
WAR, COUPS, AND TERROR
Brian Cloughley
A major study of the Pakistan army by an expert with access to the top levels of the political and military establishment.
In recent years, Pakistan has changed from being a state of regional strategic significance to one of major global importance. Its geographical position, religious mix, complex political structure, and its status as a nuclear power have attracted close scrutiny since 9/11. Yet there remains widespread disagreement among political and military analysts as to the real position of this enigmatic nation.
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Now more than ever, understanding the inner workings of Pakistan is essential to make sense of the complex, geopolitical uncertainties of the future.
THE OSAMA BIN LADEN FILES
The Combating Terrorism Centre
“An intriguing glimpse into the aging al-Qaeda leader’s thoughts as his life neared its end.”
“A sort of anthropology of a terror network.”
“A rare, often fascinating glimpse of al-Qaeda and its leadership.”
On May 2, 2011, US Navy SEALs and CIA operatives raided the secret compound of Osama bin Laden, killing the founder of the jihadist militant group al-Qaeda, which was responsible for the tragedies of September 11, 2001. A year after his death, documents and personal correspondence by bin Laden found in the compound have been made public for the first time, offering a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the most infamous terrorists in world history.
A treasure trove of documents, including correspondence between bin Laden and other al-Qaeda leaders, have been translated from Arabic, accompanied by analysis and background information from members of the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point.
TEAMS SECRETS OF THE NAVY SEALs
Robert Needham
The business world can be ruthless, but with the team secrets of the “best of the best” you can expect fast results, improved cooperation, and production.