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Jihadi Intelligence and Counterintelligence Ferdinand J. Haberl

Jihadi Intelligence and Counterintelligence By Ferdinand J. Haberl

Jihadi Intelligence and Counterintelligence by Ferdinand J. Haberl


Summary

The author, an expert on Jihadist ideology and paramilitary intelligence, compares the modus operandi of terrorist groups such as al-Qaeda and the IS with those of governmental intelligence agencies, and subsequently analyzes the role of historical and religious narratives that help Jihadist groups justify their actions and military management.

Jihadi Intelligence and Counterintelligence Summary

Jihadi Intelligence and Counterintelligence: Ideological Foundations and Operational Methods by Ferdinand J. Haberl

This book analyzes the ideological roots, structures and operational methods of Jihadi intelligence and counterintelligence activities. Based on a substantive collection of data on terrorist attacks, communication channels, recruitment methods, manuals and statements released by various Jihadi groups, it examines and compares the nature, ideology and realities of Jihadi intelligence operations. The author, an expert on Jihadist ideology and paramilitary intelligence, compares the modus operandi of terrorist groups such as al-Qaeda and the IS with those of governmental intelligence agencies, and subsequently analyzes the role of historical and religious narratives that help Jihadist groups justify their actions and military management. Further topics covered include encryption, counterfeiting, covert operations and Jihadi intelligence activities in the digital realm. The insights shared here will allow readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of Jihadist groups and their intelligence operations, while helping practitioners and policymakers develop better counterterrorism activities and counternarratives.

About Ferdinand J. Haberl

Ferdinand J. Haberl is an Austrian Orientalist with a research focus on terrorism and security, jihadi ideology, terrorist armament culture, improvised firearms and paramilitary intelligence. In his present capacity he acts as the deputy director of the Vienna-based Documentation Center and oversees academic research projects on religiously motivated extremism and terrorism.

Table of Contents

Glossary of Terms.- Introduction.- Strategic Intelligence Background.- Collection Sources.- Intelligence Analysis and Lessons Learned.- The Three Levels of Jihadi Warfare - The Interrelation of Jihadi Operational Art and Jihadi Intelligence.- The Urtext of Jihadi Intelligence Culture.- The First Islamic State and its Intelligence Services.- Jihadi Intelligence and Epistemology.- Counterintelligence.- Encryption and Secret Communication Counterfeiting.- Safe Houses.- Covert Operations.- Economic Warfare and Destabilisation.- The Elimination of the Greyzone as a Jihadi Covert Operation.- Jihadi Intelligence Activities in the Digital Realm.- Conclusion.- Bibliography.

Additional information

NPB9783031247439
9783031247439
3031247434
Jihadi Intelligence and Counterintelligence: Ideological Foundations and Operational Methods by Ferdinand J. Haberl
New
Hardback
Springer International Publishing AG
2023-03-23
318
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