Peter Bergen is an American journalist and author known for his extensive reporting on national security and his groundbreaking interview with Osama bin Laden. His work delves into the complex dynamics of international conflict, offering insightful analysis of the forces shaping global security. Bergen's approach combines deep investigative journalism with a keen understanding of geopolitical trends, providing readers with a comprehensive perspective on critical global issues.
Autentické svědectví o tajemném světě Usámy bin Ládina. Kniha vznikla na základě čtyřletého sledování událostí a dvou let psaní. Podrobný popis přípravy a průběhu teroristických útoků na americké objekty od počátku devadesátých let, osobní charakteristiky teroristů, zasvěcené informace z mnoha zdrojů: osobní rozhovory autora s představitely islámských radikálů, s příbuznými a spolupracovníky bin Ládina, s politickými představiteli různých zemí.
Autentické svědectví o tajemném světě Usámy bin Ládina. Kniha vznikla na základě čtyřletého sledování událostí a dvou let psaní. Podrobný popis přípravy a průběhu teroristických útoků na americké objekty od počátku devadesátých let, osobní charakteristiky teroristů, zasvěcené informace z mnoha zdrojů: osobní rozhovory autora s představitely islámských radikálů, s příbuznými a spolupracovníky bin Ládina, s politickými představiteli různých zemí.
Paints a multi-dimensional picture of the hunt for bin Laden over the years,
as well as the campaign that gradually tightened the noose around him. This
book also includes an account of Obama's decision-making process throughout
the final weeks and days during which the raid was planned, as well as what
NSC cabinet members were advising him.
The world's leading expert on Osama bin Laden delivers for the first time the
definitive biography of a man who set the course of American foreign policy
for the 21st century, and whose ideological heirs we continue to battle today.
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In The Longest WarPeter Bergen offers a comprehensive history of the war on terror and its evolution, from the strategies devised in the wake of the 9/11 attacks to the fighting in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and beyond. Unlike any other book on this subject, Bergen tells the story of this shifting war's failures and successes from both the perspective of the United States and al-Qaeda and its allies. He goes into the homes of al-Qaeda members, rooting into the source of their devotion to terrorist causes, and he spends time in the offices of the major players shaping the U.S. strategic efforts in the region. At a time when many are frustrated or fatigued with what has become an enduring multigenerational conflict, this book will provide an illuminating narrative that not only traces the arc of the fight, but projects its likely future. At a critical moment in world history The Longest Warprovides the definitive account of the ongoing battle against terror.
From a leading national security journalist, this account reveals Donald Trump's tumultuous relationship with the American national security establishment. Trump entered the White House with minimal foreign policy experience, bringing a bold, zero-sum approach to complex issues. His "America First" agenda often undermined long-standing foreign alliances, a departure from the careful diplomacy of previous presidents. Trump's blunt force tactics were evident in his responses to military briefings; for instance, he suggested aggressive actions against Iran and flippantly remarked that South Koreans should relocate due to the proximity of North Korea. This raised alarms among top officials, who soon realized their priority was to safeguard the nation from Trump's impulsive decisions. The narrative explores the clash between Trump and the entrenched national security community, including the CIA, State Department, and Pentagon. The generals he appointed—Jim Mattis, John Kelly, and H. R. McMaster—were products of this culture, but their tenure was short-lived. The book examines the chaotic landscape of U.S. foreign policy under Trump, addressing critical global threats while highlighting the lack of a coherent strategy. It offers a clear yet unsettling perspective on the challenges facing America in a turbulent world.
"On September 11, 2001, the world in which we live was changed forever. The twin towers of the World Trade Center came crashing down, one side of the Pentagon burst into flames, and more than six thousand men, women, and children lost their lives in the most deadly terrorist attack on American soil. As shocking as it was, it had been long in the making: the assault was the most sophisticated and horrifying in a series of operations masterminded by Osama bin Laden and his Jihad group - an organization that CNN's terrorism analyst Peter Bergen calls Holy War, Inc.". "One of only a handful of Western journalists to have interviewed the world's most wanted man face to face, Peter Bergen has produced the definitive book on the Jihadist network that operates globally and in secrecy. In the course of four years of investigative reporting, he has interviewed scores of insiders - from bin Laden associates and family members to Taliban leaders to CIA officials - and traveled to Afghanistan, Yemen, Egypt, Pakistan, and the United Kingdom to learn the truth about bin Laden's al-Qaeda organization and his mission."--BOOK JACKET.
Enthüllt erstmals die Hintergründe der lange vergeblichen Suche nach Osama Bin Laden
Beinahe zehn Jahre nach den Anschlägen vom 11. September 2001 wurde Osama Bin Laden endlich von amerikanischen Spezialeinheiten in seinem Versteck in Pakistan aufgespürt. Peter L. Bergen hat 1997 als erster westlicher Journalist ein Interview mit Osama Bin Laden geführt, das den Terroristen einer breiten Öffentlichkeit bekannt machte. In diesem aktuell recherchierten Buch enthüllt er die Hintergründe der Jagd auf den größten Terroristen unserer Zeit. Warum dauerte es so lange, Bin Laden zu finden, wer deckte ihn und half ihm? Genoss er die Unterstützung Pakistans? Wie organisierte sich al-Qaida unter dem Druck der Verfolgung? Warum versagten wiederholt westliche Geheimdienste und Spezialeinheiten? Und, nicht zuletzt, was geschah wirklich bei der Tötung Bin Ladens in Abbottabad?
