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| Al-Qaeda Fights Back: Inside Pakistani Tribal Areas |
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Author (s)
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Muhammad Amir Rana, Rohan Gunaratna |
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Publisher
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PIPS |
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Date of Publication
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January, 2007 |
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Price
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300 Rs. (Pakistan), $25 (US) |
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Pages
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270 |
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Status
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Available |
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Related Research Focus
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al-Qaeda and Taliban, Tribal Areas of Pakistan, Afghanistan |
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| Synopsis |
“Al-Qaeda Fights Back” reveals several hidden aspects of hunt for Osama bin Laden. The book carries details about Osama’s hideout when the US attacked Afghanistan, his escape from Kandooz and his next destination. It narrates the status bin Laden enjoyed under Taliban rule and activities of al-Qaeda’s operatives during that particular period.
The book also discloses details about Al-Qaeda’s planning to carry out 9/11 attacks.
In a chapter, it highlights role of Pakistani militant outfits in laying network of Arab warriors in tribal areas.
The book also discusses status of al-Qaeda and Taliban and their activities in Pakistani tribal areas. It also comprehends differences within al-Qaeda ranks.
A chapter unearths the ways through which al-Qaeda is financing and using Pakistani Taliban.
A detailed chapter of the book tells about characteristics and mindset of different tribes and the circumstances under which they betrayed al-Qaeda for money. It tells about Pakistan’s response to the situation and strategy to control it.
The book also mentions the key players of militancy in tribal areas and important incidents that took place during military operations against them. The book discusses different theories about bin Laden’s hideout and replies the questions about possibilities of his presence in Balochistan or Chitral or tribal areas or Afghanistan.
The book is based on the primary sources and answers all those questions, which have never been replied before.
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