Taking in refugees is not a risk to national security time. Speckhard gives the inside story of what puts vulnerable individuals on the terrorist trajectory and what might make them back off of it. She also researched traumatic stress issues in survivors of the chernobyl disaster and has written about stress. Stephen sloan, professor emeritus, university of oklahoma distinguished fellow, office of global perspectives, university of central florida senior fellow. Psychology of terrorism georgetown university school of foreign service development of ideology and doctrines of radical islamists the lauder school of government interdisciplinary center idc herzliya, israel. Dec 29, 2012 talking to terrorists is the inside story of how to approach the mind through the heart. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover annes. She highlights her personal struggles with intermittent humor along the way which serves as welcome breaks in the high stress points of the narrative. She believes the terrorist couple may have been motivated by a perceived belief that america was at war with islam and that they had a religious obligation to defend their faith. What drives young people to become foreign fighters for isis and other terrorist groups and what can be done in response. Speckhard has been working in the field of posttraumatic stress disorder ptsd since the 1980s and has extensive experience working in europe, the middle east and the former soviet union. Jan 03, 2017 anne speckhard is adjunct associate professor of psychiatry at georgetown university in the school of medicine and director of the international center for the study of violent extremism icsve and a nonresident fellow of trends. Talking to terrorists is an account, spanning over a decade, of traveling through the.
Ebook talking to terrorists non violence and counter. Her research focuses on developing counterterrorism initiatives and understanding the motivations of terrorists. Talking to terrorists ebook by anne speckhard rakuten kobo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Talking to terrorists is an account, spanning over a decade, of traveling through the west bank and gaza, into the prisons in iraq, down the alleyways of the casa blanca slums, inside chechnya, into the radicalized neighborhoods of belgium, the uk, france and the netherlands, sitting with the hostages of beslan and nord ost, and talking to terrorists. In my book talking to terrorists, i wrote about a young chechen in a. Kristin beck, the seals warrior princess who came out as. Nov 19, 2015 jonathan powell, former diplomat, and chief of staff to premier tony blair, was fully engaged at the time since labours victory in 1997 in bringing peace to ulster, has produced a third book, the second on terrorism, entitled talking to terrorists. Taking in refugees is not a risk to national security. This is an account of traveling through the west bank and gaza, into the prisons of iraq, down the alleyways of the casablanca slums, to chechnya, into the radicalized neighborhoods of belgium, the uk, france and the netherlands, of sitting with the hostages of. Sep 26, 20 across the world governments proclaim that they will never negotiate with evil.
Dr anne speckhard has written an illuminating book where we are given an insight into the terrorists minds, from the black widows in chechnya to the young man in the palestinian territories. Following a military defeat of isis in syria and iraq. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Speckhard is author of the 2012 book talking to terrorists. Speckhard appeared recently at the new america foundation to discuss the book and her findings. Join us april 1 to discuss my new book talking to terrorists an account of ten years. The manner in which speckhard has conducted her interviews is very interesting. From jungle clearings to stately homes and anonymous airport hotels, talking to terrorists puts us in the room with the terrorists, secret agents and gobetweens who seek to change the course of history. This is an account of traveling through the west bank and gaza, into the prisons of iraq, down the. Andrews, uka remarkable wellwritten, wholly unique and seminal study combining a deep understanding of the academic literature on terrorism with an extraordinary number of sensitive and revealing interviews with terrorists.
Written in the first person, talking with terrorists also gives a glimpse into dr. Anne speckhard what could have been a book that droned on and on, talking to terrorists is at once eminently readable and engaging. Anne speckhard speaking on talking to terrorists at. Talking to terrorists by anne speckhard, 9781935866534, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Few academics can equal the breadth and depth of anne speckhards field research and the penetration of her specialist interviewing skills. Her newly released book, coauthored with dr ahmet s. Excerpts also taken from anne speckhards book, talking to terrorists. Talking to terrorists since september 11, we have struggled to determine why individuals become radicalized by certain ideas and eventually engage in. Talking to terrorists is currently being used in the following classes and universities. One young womans path into homegrown terrorism by anne speckhard at indigo.
Anne speckhard is adjunct associate professor of psychiatry at georgetown university in the school of medicine and director of the international center for the study of violent extremism icsve and a nonresident fellow of trends. Recent comments 2020 anne speckhard wordpress theme by. Speckhard about her experiences and the conclusions she draws in her new book, talking to terrorists. Jonathan powell has spent nearly two decades mediating between governments and terrorist organisations. She is also the author of talking to terrorists, bride of isis and fetal abduction and coauthor of undercover jihadi and warrior princess dr. Sep 09, 2015 taking in refugees is not a risk to national security. Could you be living next door to a future bride of isis. Anne speckhards new book bride of isis is a timely and precious resource for those who want to understand how isis attracts and motivates young western women over the internet and lures them into abandoning a comfortable life in a developed country to travel thousands of miles to become the wives of its fighters in the dangerous. Prweb january 08, 20 an internationally recognized expert on the psychological aspects of terrorism, speckhard defines the lethal cocktail that leads to the creation of a terrorist and importantly, offers thoughtful suggestions on how to potentially prevent, deradicalize and rehabilitate a. This is an account of traveling through the west bank and gaza, into the prisons of iraq, down the alleyways of the casablanca slums, to chechnya, into the radicalized neighborhoods of belgium, the uk, france and the netherlands, of sitting with the hostages of beslan and nord ost, and of talking to terrorists. In this capstone book, she takes us into the minds of the terrorists through their own words, persuasively demonstrating how disturbingly normal they are in their own cultural and historical contexts. Pdf talking to terrorists download full pdf book download. Understanding the psychosocial motivations of militant jihadi terrorists, mass hostage takers, suicide bombers and martyrs, based on her interviews and decades of research, that charts what she refers to as the trajectory of terrorismhow people find that path and may also be. And will they be able to stop sophie in time to save her and the lives of countless others.
Anne speckhard is a pioneer in the study of terrorist psychology. In this website, you could likewise discover other titles of the bride of isis. Speckhards state of mind as she makes her way deeper into her research. If we were to talk to terrorists, and if we were to listen. One young womans path into homegrown terrorism, by anne speckhard book collections that may be able to aid you discovering the most effective option of your work. Understanding the psychosocial motivations of militant jihadi terrorists, mass hostage takers. Speckhard s work suggests how the cycle of terrorist recruitment can be broken. Jonathan powell, former diplomat, and chief of staff to premier tony blair, was fully engaged at the time since labours victory in 1997 in bringing peace to ulster, has produced a third book, the second on terrorism, entitled talking to terrorists. Speckhard share more insights on why women are joining jihad. Talking to terrorists non violence and counter terrorism top results of your surfing talking to terrorists non violence and counter terrorism start download portable document format pdf and ebooks electronic books free online rating news 20162017 is books that can provide inspiration, insight, knowledge to the reader. How dragging our feet on refugees creates more terrorists. Her soft approach to asking questions to the families of the suicide bombers, and attempted suicide bombers brings to life the pure existence of their being. With more than 400 interviews with terrorists and their friends, family members, and hostages, she is one of the few experts to have such a breadth of experience.
Georgetown university research psychologist shares. She is also the author of talking to terrorists, bride of isis, and coauthor of the newly released isis defectors. Anne speckhard is an adjunct associate professor of psychiatry at georgetown university s medical school in washington d. Speckhard, gutsy shehulk of the halftruth and glaring omissions, cites, mia bloom points out in her latest book, the transition terrorists make from purveyors of violence to political leaders in their countries makes it difficult to say who is a terrorist and who is a freedom fighter. And if we were to engage modern day terrorists in a real dialogue what would we potentially learn about their agendas, motivations and the possibility of negotiated peace. Anne speckhard is adjunct associate professor of psychiatry at georgetown university in. One young womans path into homegrown terrorism, by anne speckhard. Please join the new america foundations national security studies program for a conversation with dr. Jan 01, 2012 this is an account of traveling through the west bank and gaza, into the prisons of iraq, down the alleyways of the casablanca slums, to chechnya, into the radicalized neighborhoods of belgium, the uk, france and the netherlands, of sitting with the hostages of beslan and nord ost, and of talking to terrorists. As she describes in her book, they were not born terrorists.
Prweb january 08, 20 an internationally recognized expert on the psychological aspects of terrorism, speckhard defines the lethal cocktail that leads to the creation of a terrorist and importantly, offers thoughtful suggestions on how to potentially prevent, deradicalize and rehabilitate a terrorist. Sep 11, 2012 talking to terrorists by anne speckhard, 9781935866534, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Speckhard is the director of the holocaust survivors oral histories project belarus, a project constructing the history of the minsk ghetto and holocaust in belarus through oral histories and archival research. I have read my fair share of books on terrorism since i was an undergraduate and well into my. Abu qatada, who many have called the spiritual father of al qaeda in europe, is a scholar of islam and what many might deem a terrorist instigator, or an ideologue who puts out arguments in support of militant jihad, but never himself fights jihad or spills blood. She is also the author of talking to terrorists and bride of isis and coauthor of undercover jihadi. Speckhard has interviewed more than 400 terrorists, their families, and supporters. Recent comments 2020 anne speckhard wordpress theme by superbthemes. With her professional and curious approach she presents the terrorists stories and examines the driving forces. With her empathetic approach, she makes clear that most terrorists are both shockingly normal and humanbut also tormented souls. Pdf here most experts agree that the most successful countermessaging campaigns against isis are the ones that utilize the voices of. Speckhard if youre interested in booking her for a speaking engagement.
Kristin beck, the seals warrior princess who came out as transgender coming out anne speckhard tells lloyd grove about the book she wrote with exseal kristin beck, formerly chris. Anne speckhard author of fetal abduction goodreads. Talking to terrorists by anne speckhard, 9781935866510, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Universities using talking to terrorists anne speckhard. Anne speckhards book however was moving enough that i had to. Anne speckhards book is a fascinating study of pathways to violent. Talking to terrorists is an arresting, highly readable book that has made a major and, indeed, a classic contribution to our study and more importantly our understanding of terrorism.
335 1400 1299 59 1427 221 154 559 933 758 103 537 1276 512 1100 1078 1180 1388 413 397 1370 880 1165 884 265 1317 1503 71 525 1245 1403 325 1445 321 1476 766 1251 1073 777 699 95 1468