The Art of Terrorism: What Sun Tzu Can Teach Us about International Terrorism.

The United States is embroiled in a global ideological conflict whose outcome will dramatically alter the international political system. If America is to emerge victorious, its leaders must understand the forces that drive and shape the enemy. This work will compare the lessons found in Sun Tzu's The Art of War with the training and methods of the global Islamist network, al Qaeda. By studying The Art of War , one not only gains a clearer insight into the shadowy world of Islamist terrorism, but also acquires important insights necessary in order for America to win the global war on terror. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]