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Imperial Hubris: Why the West Is Losing the War on Terror Hardcover – 30 Jun. 2004

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Though U.S. leaders try to convince the world of their success in fighting al Qaeda, one anonymous member of the U.S. intelligence community would like to inform the public that we are, in fact, losing the war on terror. Further, until U.S. leaders recognize the errant path they have irresponsibly chosen, he says, our enemies will only grow stronger.

According to the author, the greatest danger for Americans confronting the Islamist threat is to believe―at the urging of U.S. leaders―that Muslims attack us for what we are and what we think rather than for what we do. Blustering political rhetoric “informs” the public that the Islamists are offended by the Western world’s democratic freedoms, civil liberties, inter-mingling of genders, and separation of church and state. However, although aspects of the modern world may offend conservative Muslims, no Islamist leader has fomented jihad to destroy participatory democracy, for example, the national association of credit unions, or coed universities.

Instead, a growing segment of the Islamic world strenuously disapproves of specific U.S. policies and their attendant military, political, and economic implications. Capitalizing on growing anti-U.S. animosity, Osama bin Laden’s genius lies not simply in calling for jihad, but in articulating a consistent and convincing case that Islam is under attack by America. Al Qaeda’s public statements condemn America’s protection of corrupt Muslim regimes, unqualified support for Israel, the occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan, and a further litany of real-world grievances. Bin Laden’s supporters thus identify their problem and believe their solution lies in war. Anonymous contends they will go to any length, not to destroy our secular, democratic way of life, but to deter what they view as specific attacks on their lands, their communities, and their religion. Unless U.S. leaders recognize this fact and adjust their policies abroad accordingly, even moderate Muslims will join the bin Laden camp.

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30 Jun. 2004
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1574888498
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"[The author's] conclusions are as disquieting as his policy prescriptions are compelling. . . . Imperial Hubris is destined to become a classic in the field of counterterrorism analysis."--Bruce Hoffman, author of Inside Terrorism-- (2/16/2017 12:00:00 AM)

"A fire-breathing denunciation of U.S. counterterrorism policy."--Julian Borger, The Guardian
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"A powerful, persuasive analysis of the terrorist threat and the Bush administration's failed efforts to fight it."--Richard A. Clarke (former national coordinator for security and national terrorism), Washington Post Book World
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"A sprawling, erudite book on the origins and present state of the 'war on terror.' . . . Gripping."--Publishers Weekly
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"No serious observer of the war on terrorism can ignore this scathing critique of the Bush administration's policies."--Peter Bergen, author of Holy War, Inc.
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"Presents overwhelmingly persuasive evidence to buttress a host of significant and controversial arguments."--Benjamin Schwartz, Atlantic Monthly
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"Pulls few punches . . . and gives us a fascinating window on America's war with Al Qaeda."--Michiko Kakutani, New York Times
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"Rare that a book can change the course of an international debate, but Imperial Hubris is just such a book."--Marta Salij, Detroit Free Press-- (2/16/2017 12:00:00 AM)

"This book is so valuable, it hardly seems that any review could do it justice."--Ralph Peters, author of Beyond Baghdad: Postmodern War and Peace
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New York Times and Washington Post bestseller Imperial Hubris was originally published anonymously, as required by the Central Intelligence Agency. Its author is Michael Scheuer, the former head of the CIA’s Bin Laden Unit, who resigned in November 2004, after two decades of experience in national security issues related to Afghanistan and south Asia. As “Anonymous,” he is also the author of Through Our Enemies’ Eyes: Osama bin Laden, Radical Islam, and the Future of America. Scheuer has been featured on many national and international television news programs, has been interviewed for broadcast media and documentaries, and has been the focus of print media worldwide.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Potomac Books, Inc. (30 Jun. 2004)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1574888498
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1574888492
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 3.18 x 23.5 cm

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Michael Scheuer is a twenty-plus-year CIA veteran. From 1996 to 1999, he served as the Chief of the bin Laden unit (aka Alec Station), the Osama bin Laden tracking unit at the Counterterrorism Center. He then worked as Special Adviser to the Chief of the bin Laden unit from September 2001 to November 2004. He resigned from the CIA in 2004. He is currently an Adjunct Professor of Security Studies at Georgetown University and a Senior Fellow at the Jamestown Foundation, writing regularly for its online publication Global Terrorism Analysis. He lives in Virginia with his wife and two children.

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But the Politicians say we are winning!

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NOT.
I read this book in one steady burst over the weekend straining my eyes to the limit. At the end my one thought was "I must have been blind for the last 20 years".
I dont know who "Anonymous" is but he or she explains why 9/11 happened, in the cold light of day, with no emotion, and with a broad analytical sweep of the actions of the USA, and the repercussions across the world in the last 20-50 years.
Anonymous states that he or she has worked for the US intelligence agencies for the last 20 years which makes this book even more remarkable. A. loves his/her country but, quoting Robert E Lee, say it is his/her duty to reveal what the politicians wont allow the intelligence agencies to say:
The chilling quote: "This war has the potential to last beyond our children's lifetimes and to be fought mostly on US soil."
A. then provides a detailed reasoning behind each conclusion in a very easy to read style. He/she provides a set of policy recommendations to address each of the points made above.
Whether you support or dont support the different factions in this "war on terrorism", whether you are christian/muslim/jew, western or eastern, reading this book will present a view that will make you think more about what is happening.
In my opinion Imperial Hubris makes the best media reporting on TV or newspaper look superficial and tame.

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Oliveman

Agent Scheuer's analysis is better than Agent Orange's Solution

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 5 May 2010

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Scheuer's analysis of the current crisis is on the whole honest, fair and informed. He is a CIA agent and while he has nothing but scorn with a hint of frustration for Bush and Co's understanding and handling of the "War on Terror", he is by no means a bleeding heart liberal. The central point that Scheur builds his argument (and even at times rants) around is that the Muslim world hates the "American satan" not for her freedom and Big Macs, but rather for her constant meddling in Middle Eastern internal affairs for her own best interests. This is done more often than not at the expense of the Muslim world. Not to mention America's uncritical support of Israel. Though all this analysis is wasted by the author's conclusion which can be reduced to a simple battle cry of "bomb the lot of `em" the analysis alone is worth the price of admission.

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Bellerophon

A very Interesting read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 23 January 2012

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Anyone who is interested by the "War on Terror" should read this book. It is very interesting and I found myself questioning a lot of what we have been told by governments and or the media. It points out a lot of errors that were made very early on (late 2001-2002). More importantly this book (published around 2004) has shown a lot of foresight regarding how the war in Iraq and opinion would progress.

Overall a very interesting read and the book contains some good references for further reading.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 3 November 2011

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Heard the author on BBC Radio talking about the current situation in the West with Terrorism and how American needs to be ahead of the game. A great read.

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Should have been shorter

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 18 January 2005

This is a well written and stimulating book, with a free flowing and gripping style. But Anonymous could have said what he wanted to say in 25 pages instead of 250. Despite saying that he would not belabour his points, he does just that, repeating them over and over again.
I was still left at the end not understanding what he wants the US to do in order to take the battle a la Sherman to the enemy. His ideas for US policy change are clear but how is the US expected to achieve a "blood soaked" victory? Who is supposed to be killed? Surely not all the 1.3 billion Muslims who he claims are now threatening the very existence of the US. The book would have been much better if Anonymous could have explained in the military field, as he has done in the political field, how the US should substitute an anti insurgency strategy for the current counter terrorism approach, which, he claims, will only yield tactical victories and lead eventually to losing the war.

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