The syrian jihad turmoil and uprising joining the rebels a jihadi in exile the hama debacle in exile in saudi arabia exile in europe between exile in france and the syrian jihad in andalus alsuris first publication. Abu musab alsurialso known as mustafa setmariam nasar, and the author of the call of islamic global resistanceis a notable figure within the jihadi movement. Alzarqawi tried to flee in dying moments world news. Today alsuri is considered a key leader and strategist for the global jihadist movement, following the publication of his 1600page book. Abu musab alzarqawi, ahmad fadil nazal alkhalayleh, jordanianborn iraqi militant born oct. Drawing on new sources, the authors argue that abu musab al suri real name. He was captured in the pakistani city of quetta in late october 2005 and it has been speculated that he was one of the prisoners held at the. Abu musab alsuri had been held in syria for six years after being captured by the cia in 2005 and transported to the country of his birth under its controversial extraordinary rendition programme. In pakistan he was based in the city of peshawar, a center for the afghan jihad, remaining there for three years as a professor of religion, where he first met the later notorious jordanian jihadist abu musab al zarqawi, and also where he published some of his most famous books.
Although abu musab alsuri, whose middle name was sethmarriam, was not a latter day sun tzu or clauswitz, her might have been. The breadth of this 1600 page manifesto is very wide, and topics range from a history of the islamic world to autobiographical anecdotes about his role in the jihad. This is part ii of a twopart essay that dives into the life and work of abu musab alsuri by way of examination of both his own writings and secondary literature about him and makes a case. He wrote a number of books, such as pakistan musharraf the problem, the solution. How will jihadist strategy evolve as the islamic state. It would also be of enormous value to the entire ct community if anyone with an english translation complete or partial of the call for a global islamic resistance would be willing to share it.
With more than 35 years experience of jihadist activism, abu musab alsuri remains the. It is in relation to this conflict and in particular his role as an adjudicator that the name of abu musa alashari is most widely known. He has held spanish citizenship since the late 1980s following marriage to a spanish woman. Drawing on new sources, the authors argue that abu musab al suri real name mustafa setmariam nasar, now in u. Because of this, jihadist theorists such as abu musab alsuri began to promote the leaderless resistance model for jihadists in late 2004. Abu musab alsuris jihad concept by philipp holtmann paperback. He is most famous for his 1600page book the global islamic resistance call dawat almuqawamah alislamiyyah al alamiyyah which appeared on the internet in late 2004. Iraq a mortally wounded abu musab alzarqawi was still alive and mumbling after american airstrikes on his hideout and tried to get off.
The name abumusab alsuri is not actually the name he. One way of thinking about the possible relationship between todays attacks and adnanis call to action is through the work of jihadist military theorist abu. He notes that abu musab alsuri, a student of classic insurgent theory i write about him a little in my history of guerrilla warfare, invisible armies, has emerged after osama bin ladens death as an increasingly influential jihadist leader, and. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Deciphering abu musab alsuris islamic jihad manifesto edited by jim lacey. Abu musab alsuri is one of the terrorist leaders who used his engineering studies in the manufacture of all kinds of explosives. How will jihadist strategy evolve as the islamic state declines.
This paper takes a look into the life and work of abu musab alsuri, jihadist. Abu musab has green eyes, ginger hair and a very fair complexion. Briefly, abu musas position appeared to be that of a neutral. A fascinating book about islamist history, about the birth and making of the islamist and the strategy of islamism.
In the view of abu musab al suri, a syrian who had been a member of al qaedas inner council, and who is a theorist of jihad, the greatest loss was not the destruction of the terrorist. While not a household name like osama bin laden, suri enjoys a burgeoning influence on the global jihadist movement, and particularly those based in the west. Abu musab al suri may not be a household name in the west, but his importance as a theorist, organizer and ideologue is difficult to overstate. Abu musab alsuri might be the most dangerous terrorist youve never heard of. An analysis of abu musab alsuris call to global islamic. Deciphering abu musab alsuris islamic jihad manifesto lacey, j. For those seeking to understand al qaida and its affiliates, author brynjar lias work is critical reading and highly illuminating. Abu musab alsuri remains the foremost theoretician in the global jihadist movement.
Abu musab alsuri, aka mustafa bin abd alqadir setmarian nassar, or umar abd alhakim, is an alqaeda operative who once ran one of alqaedas training camps in afghanistan. Abumusab alsuri was born in aleppo, syria in november of 1958 and is still alive today, although he is no longer able to spread his radical ideas as his whereabouts are a secret to those outside of the u. He studied to be a mechanical engineer, before joining the muslim brotherhood in egypt in 1980. No copies of this book were found in stock from 839 online book stores and marketplaces. Such was his stand in the conflict that arose between ali and muawiyah. Abu musab alsuri, is recognized as alqaidas leading theoretician and strategic thinker. Pdf on jun 1, 2009, brynjar lia and others published architect of global jihad. Abu musab alsuri remains the foremost theoretician in the global jihadist movement today, despite his capture in pakistan in late 2005. Deciphering abu musab alsuris islamic jihad manifesto. The life of alqaeda strategist abu musab alsuri by brynjar lia isbn. He is considered by many as the most articulate exponent of th. Abu musab alsuri, the inspiration behind isis part i. In the view of abu musab alsuri, a syrian who had been a member of al qaedas inner council, and who is a theorist of jihad, the greatest loss was not the destruction of the terrorist. In addition he had a specific ideology and strategy.
Introduction sources on alsuris life who is abu musab alsuri. Abu musab alsuris jihad concept by philipp holtmann. One of the major inspirations for this strategy is abu musab alsuri, a. Abu musab al suri 3 conception of jihadist strategy.
Jim laceys terrorists call to global jihad is an abridged translation from 1,600 to 200 pages of the premier contemporary manual of jihad, abu musab alsuris call to global islamic resistance dawat almuqawamah. In his book, the call to global islamic resistance, abu musab alsuri expounds upon his theories of how to wage jihad in the next century. Little known jihadist inspired latest wave of lone wolf attacks. After he became disillusioned with al qaeda s leaders and direction following the september 11 attacks, suri published a 1,600page manifesto titled, a call to a global islamic resistance, on the. The global islamic resistance call abu musab alsuri. Deciphering abu musab alsuris islamic jihad manifesto paperback march 1, 2008 by j. This is part i of a twopart essay that dives into the life and work of abu musab alsuri by way of examination of both his own writings and secondary literature about him and makes a case for. Abu musa alashari companion of the prophet islamic. He is the author of several books on islamism and terrorism, including. Abu musab alsuri, born mustafa bin abd alqadir setmariam nasar is a suspected alqaeda member and writer best known for his 1600page book the global islamic resistance call dawat almuqawamah alislamiyyah alalamiyyah.
According to those who study such things, he is a man more dangerous for his ideas than any particular operation. This book is still the most prescient thesis on the longterm evolution of the jihadist. Prior to his arrest in november 2005, the alqaida veteran was purportedly usama bin ladins top aide. Abu musab alsuri, the inspiration behind isis part ii. Mustafa sitt mariam nasar, commonly known to most as abu musab alsuri, is a syrian of spanish nationality that is being held as a secret prisoner in syria. The present book is a comprehensive analysis of the jihad concept of the alqaeda strategist abu mus. One series, the jihad experience, by abu musab alsuri, has appeared in four of the magazines issues, and inspire no. After having participated in the founding of alqaeda in afghanistan in 1988, alsuri, whose real name is mustafa sethmarian nasar, trained a whole generation of young jihadis at his camps in afghanistan. Deciphering abu musab alsuris islamic jihad manifesto annapolis, naval institute press, 2008. Abu musab alsuri, 53, is one of alqaedas most prominent ideologues and strategists. In august 2005, abumusab alsuri completed a 1,600page book called the global islamic resistance call.
Rather than concentrate on the indoctrination of the rank and. This is part i of a twopart essay that dives into the life and work of abu musab alsuri by way of examination of both his own writings and secondary literature about him and makes a case. Alsuris book, the global islamic resistance call key parts of which are. The call for a global islamic resistance internet archive. He is the author of several books on military history, terrorism, and current affairs, including takedown. Isis and the theory of leaderless jihad the atlantic. Alleged to have been killed in the snowy hills of the pashtun, his wareabouts are actually unknown. Abu musab alsuris military theory of jihad site intelligence group. But isil is in a very different place than alqaeda was when the latter group had to adapt to the loss of its afghanistan safe haven just after the 911 attacks. Mustafa setmariam nasar gfatf global fight against. Abu musab alsuri, born mustafa bin abd alqadir setmariam nasar is a suspected alqaeda member and writer best known for his 1600page book the global. The 3rd infantry divisions twentyone day assault on.
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