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"We Never Expected That" by Avner Barnea is a comparative study of failures in national and business intelligence, examining events like Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the 2008 recession. Barnea categorizes surprises into concentrated and diffuse, highlighting failures in assessing intelligence targets. While the book offers valuable case studies, it lacks a clear methodology and fails to address broader systemic issues in intelligence gathering and assessment. Despite its limitations, the book provides insights into intelligence failures and serves as a useful resource for understanding the complexities of national and business intelligence. [Extracted from the article]

The book review discusses "Philanthropy in the Muslim World: Majority and Minority Muslim Communities," edited by Siddiqui and Campbell, which offers an alternative perspective on philanthropy by examining Muslim interpretations and expressions of giving. The book argues that Islam is inherently philanthropic, with diverse practices across 19 countries, exploring historical, political, economic, and sociological contexts. It highlights unique expressions of Muslim giving, including zakat, sadaqa, and waqf, and emphasizes the need for more research on Muslim philanthropy to broaden understanding and challenge Western-centric views. The interdisciplinary analysis in the book provides a comprehensive overview of Muslim philanthropy, encouraging readers to consider philanthropy beyond material giving and appreciate the diverse practices within the Muslim community. [Extracted from the article]

"The Troubled Triangle: US-Pakistan Relations Under the Taliban's Shadow" by Zafar Iqbal Yousafzai explores the complex relationship between the United States, Pakistan, and the Taliban. The book delves into the historical context of the US-Pakistan relationship and the emergence of the Taliban as a political and religious organization. It also examines US foreign policy towards the Taliban, including the "war on terror" and the Obama administration's efforts to negotiate with the group. The author highlights the impact of the Taliban on the dynamics of US-Pakistan ties and the role of Pakistan in the US-Taliban peace accord. Overall, the book provides valuable insights into the evolving strategic interests of both countries and the influence of domestic factors on foreign relations. [Extracted from the article]

"NORAD: In Perpetuity and Beyond" by Andrea Charron and James Fergusson is a well-researched and scholarly book that explores the evolution and missions of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). The authors take a functionalist approach to explain how NORAD has adapted to changing security threats, from its origins in 1958 to its current challenges involving hypersonic weapons and cybersecurity. The book covers topics such as air control, deterrence, drug interdiction, counterterrorism, and the complexities of the maritime and Arctic domains. It also examines NORAD's command structure, communication systems, and the future of the organization. The authors provide extensive citations and use engaging narratives to highlight key dilemmas and vulnerabilities faced by NORAD. This book is recommended for advanced undergraduate or graduate students interested in international organizations and military history. [Extracted from the article]

Fallon, Kris Where Truth Lies: Digital Culture and Documentary Media after 9/11 Oakland: University of California Press, 2010, 248 pp., 28 b/w images: ISBN: 9780520300934 A surfeit of digital imagery in recent years has altered how we access truth. Fallon unravels a clearer political moral from the "documentary tendency" at play in the Second Life's I Gone Gitmo i , in chapter four, though this reflection on digitally simulated violence is fairly laborious. This account of an emergent social form shies away from any deeper sociological or industrial framing - Fallon does not offer distribution figures associated with these fledgling practices or attempt audience studies analysis of I Brave New Films i documentaries. [Extracted from the article]

While Samuels observes that "intelligence silos are a universal affliction" among national intelligence-gathering agencies everywhere and are by no means unique to Japan, he contends that "the Japanese intelligence community has always suffered from extreme stovepiping" and that the "Japanese practice has been extreme, never more harmfully so than during the Asia-Pacific War." 5 Long before the publication of I Special Duty i , Samuels had already established himself as a master craftsman of history, political science, intelligence studies, and as a leading national security specialist where Japan is concerned. Richard J. Samuels, Ford International Professor of Political Science and director of the Center for International Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has long been recognized as a leading scholar of modern Japan and national security studies. [Extracted from the article]

The text is a review of the book "El liberalismo herido. Reivindicación de la libertad frente a la nostalgia del autoritarismo" (The Wounded Liberalism. Reclaiming Freedom against the Nostalgia of Authoritarianism) written by José María Lasalle. The author analyzes the decline of liberalism in the face of neoliberalism and argues that we are in a moment of humanity's refoundation. Lasalle vindicates the role of old liberals and criticizes defenders of neoliberalism. He also highlights the importance of the democratization of liberalism and its role in the consolidation of individual freedom. The text mentions the crisis of the Welfare State and the cultural war between liberals and neoliberals. The text talks about how the ideas of neoliberal thinkers have shaped globalization in recent years. It is mentioned that the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 led to an authoritarian turn in neoliberalism, influenced by the thinking of Leo Strauss. This resulted in presidential caesarism, military operations without prior declaration of war, and the emergence of an ideological nationalism marked by polarization. Additionally, it is mentioned that the 2008 crisis exacerbated inequality and wealth concentration, leading to the demoralization of Western middle classes. The influence of social networks in the spread of fear speeches and conspiracy theories is also highlighted. Finally, the emergence of the Alternative Right and its connection with world leaders such as Donald Trump, Bolsonaro, Marine Le Pen, Salvini, and Abascal is mentioned. The author argues that Trumpism has hybridized neoliberal thinking with fascism, representing a threat to democracy and peaceful coexistence. [Extracted from the article]

Following the September 11th attacks, the threat of domestic terrorism is finally being revisited. Book review of American Zealots: inside right-wing domestic terrorism: by Arie Perliger, Columbia University Press, 2020, Paperback £22 (UK), 232 pp., ISBN 9780231167116 Overall, American Zealots offers a multifaceted analysis to explain the rise of the far-right, and Perliger contextualises violent incident data with historical, ideological and discursive analysis. [Extracted from the article]

The intelligent design of the analytical sections punctuates Finburgh's coherent and balanced discussion of an astonishingly wide array of British theatre productions after 9/11. The analysis of I Alice Bell i profits from the fact that Finburgh only writes about productions that she has been able to attend, and she beautifully describes the dynamics of the theatre event. [Extracted from the article]

Bakos' team at the CIA helped to draft a part of Powell's presentation, and were shocked to see him make claims which were not justified by the available evidence, namely, that Saddam was harbouring Al Qaeda terrorists, including Zarqawi. In I The Targeter i , Nadia Bakos recounts her experience as a CIA analyst during an important period of history, the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, and the subsequent launch of the War on Terror, which included the overthrow of Saddam Hussein. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the phenomenon of "torture porn" in horror cinema, which refers to a cycle of films that were popular from 2004 to 2010. The author argues that these films were connected to post-9/11 anxiety and the War on Terror, particularly in their depiction of violence and power. The article also explores the aesthetics and tropes of torture porn, as well as its connections to other genres and historical precedents. The author concludes that studying these films is relevant to understanding contemporary horror cinema and its relationship to societal concerns. [Extracted from the article]

Lindsay Thomas, Training for Catastrophe: Fictions of National Security after 9/11 (University of Minnesota Press, 2021), pp. xiv + 287, $112 Thomas's timely study provides us with an extremely useful reminder that, as she writes, 'the discourse of preparedness naturalizes disaster by making it unremarkable, conditioning citizens to accept catastrophe as part of everyday life' (p. x). Thomas adds: 'The repugnance at the heart of resilience [...] is a repugnance at the continued survival of those who have been made killable' (p. 123). Mbembe writes that some people in society are simply "disposable" (and, of course, equally, those who are not) and Thomas argues that "governmentality makes some people [...] killable" (p. 122). [Extracted from the article]

Analyzing speeches made by George W. Bush and Barack Obama in reaction to the most pressing and critical issues during their terms of office, Neüff aims to illuminate the characteristics of modern presidential crisis rhetoric and to examine the way that presidents build up their crisis narratives. In this sense, the author argues, crisis constitutes both a threat and an opportunity for presidents. A diachronic study on speeches of more presidents and on more occasions would have improved the validity of the author's argument. [Extracted from the article]

A review is presented of the book, "Falling Man," by Don DeLillo.

A review is presented of the book "Falling Man," by Don DeLillo.

The article reviews the book "The Powers of War and Peace: The Constitution and Foreign Affairs After 9/11," by John Yoo.

The article reviews the book "The 9/11 Commission Report: Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States," from the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks.

Reviews three books. "Sixteen Acres: Architecture and the Outrageous Struggle for the Future of Ground Zero," by Philip Nobel; "Up From Zero: Politics, Architecture and the Rebuilding of New York," by Paul Goldberger; "Breaking Ground: Adventures in Life and Architecture," by Daniel Libeskind.

Reviews the book "In the Shadow of No Towers," by Art Spiegelman.

Martini's work represents an important contribution to the study of terrorism and extremism, and more broadly international security and international relations through critical approaches. Terrorism has become a normal feature of everyday life, not because many of us will ever go through such an experience but because of how this word has penetrated our everyday language and shapes our daily life experiences as citizens. Helped by a strong theoretical apparatus, Martini consistently develops throughout the book the construction of the global dispositif against terrorism and extremism, laying out the conditions that make it possible, the discursive tools that make it happen and the power relations that sustain it. [Extracted from the article]

On the whole, the book can be a useful guide in making sense of the complexities caused by the direct outcome of U.S. troops' deployment in Afghanistan/Pakistan, Iraq and Syria. Williams correctly points out that the U.S. was primarily concerned with Iraq, rather than focusing on Afghanistan, a country that was truly known to pose a legitimate terrorist threat. A Professor of Islamic History at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, Brian Glyn Williams provides an overarching narrative of events leading to the rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). [Extracted from the article]

A growing body of academic work has been written in recent years both proposing and assessing initiatives and policies developed to assist the global fight against terrorism. While some of Al-Bayati's proposals may appear familiar, others such as the notion of forming an international counterterrorism alliance, led by the U.S., to stop terrorism globally, is another interesting, and some may say ambitious, element of the author's counterterrorism strategy. A New Counterterrorism Strategy: Why the World Failed to Stop Al Qaeda and ISIS/ISIL, and How to Defeat Terrorists: by T. Hamid Al-Bayati,California, Praeger, 2017, £56.00 (Hardcover), EISBN 978-1-4408-4715-8. [Extracted from the article]

Most of studies "are neglecting the work that is done to sustain it [border control] and the people who do this work every day." By focusing on the Canadian border officers at the border with the US, Côté-Boucher's book brings a new perspective on contemporary border and security practices in general. (6) In her book, "Border Frictions", Karine Côté-Boucher studies the everyday practices of border agents, and how they started to consider themselves as "police officers" instead of "border officers.". [Extracted from the article]