ID | 079716 |
Title Proper | Legend and legacy of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi |
Language | ENG |
Author | Michael, George |
Publication | 2007. |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | This essay examines the legend and legacy of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. Through his exploits, Zarqawi attained a legendary stature in the global jihadist movement. His ability to evade capture for three years in the midst of a massive manhunt in an occupied country is without precedent in modern military history. By doing so, he developed an aura of invincibility that kept alive the spirit of jihadism while al- Qaeda was quickly being dismantled and enabled the organization to be successfully transformed into the movement of al-Qaedism, which inspired jihadists from around the globe to converge on Iraq. However, his brutal attacks against the Shi'a were highly divisive and prevented the development of a truly nationalist insurgency from taking hold in Iraq as well as undercutting Islamic unity in the Middle East |
`In' analytical Note | Defence Studies Vol. 7, No.3; Sep 3007: p338-357 |
Journal Source | Defence Studies Vol. 7, No.3; Sep 3007: p338-357 |
Key Words | Abu Musab ; Al-Zarqawi ; Islamic Terrorist ; Insurgency |