{"title":"Brian H. Fishman","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrian H. Fishman delves into the intricate dynamics of global politics and the forces that shape contemporary world affairs. His works offer a deep exploration of geopolitical strategies, security issues, and the complex interplay between nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analysis and compelling narratives that illuminate the often hidden currents of political power and conflict. Fishman's writing invites reflection on the challenges and consequences of modern policy decisions in an interconnected world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-master-plan-by-brian-h-fishman-9780300221497","title":"The Master Plan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn incisive narrative history of the Islamic State, from the 2005 master plan to reestablish the Caliphate to its quest for Final Victory in 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“With its original and powerful analysis, \u003cem\u003eThe Master Plan\u003c\/em\u003e should be required reading for anyone attempting to understand both ISIS and al-Qaeda and the implications for contemporary global security.”—Bruce Hoffman, Georgetown University\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGiven how quickly its operations have achieved global impact, it may seem that the Islamic State materialized suddenly. In fact, al-Qaeda’s operations chief, Sayf al-Adl, devised a seven-stage plan for jihadis to conquer the world by 2020 that included reestablishing the Caliphate in Syria between 2013 and 2016. Despite a massive schism between the Islamic State and al-Qaeda, al-Adl’s plan has proved remarkably prescient. In summer 2014, ISIS declared itself the Caliphate after capturing Mosul, Iraq—part of stage five in al-Adl’s plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on large troves of recently declassified documents captured from the Islamic State and its predecessors, counterterrorism expert Brian Fishman tells the story of this organisation’s complex and largely hidden past—and what the master plan suggests about its future. Only by understanding the Islamic State’s full history—and the strategy that drove it—can we understand the contradictions that may ultimately tear it apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471808708844,"sku":"9780300221497","price":77.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/0c4b58f5830174dc1dc658104aa70a90.jpg?v=1775791595"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/brian-h-fishman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}