Bøger af Riaz Hassan

Takes an in-depth look at the present situation in Afghanistan by placing it in the context of the country's tribal culture, history, and demography. It considers its association with Pakistan, with whom it shares not only a long border, but also the Pashtuns - the largest ethnic component in its population-and the rise of extremism in many parts of the Sunni world.

Suicide bombing has become a weapon of choice among terrorist groups because of its lethality and ability to cause mayhem and fear. But who carries out these acts? This title intends to question and in turn undermine the common perception that the psychopathology of suicide bombers and their religious beliefs are the principal causes.