Unlicensed to Kill
Countering Imsm Samudra's Justification for the Bali Bombing
Muhammad Haniff Bin Hassan

The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a brief introduction to Imam Samudra and the incident of Bali bombing I. It then maps out Imam Samudra's thinking behind Bali bombing I as written in his book Aku Melawan Teroris. The second part points out and provides alternative viewpoints to the following issues contained in Imam Samudra's book:
- The idea of jihad as perpetual war between Muslims and non-Muslim
- All non-Muslims are in conspiracy against Islam and Muslims
- Jihad as the means for championing the cause of Islam
- The Ruling of Jihad: Fadhu Ain and Fardhu Kifayah
- Is Bali a Place For Armed Jihad?
- Can Place of Vices Be Bombed?
- Robbery/Theft in the Name of Jihad
- Suicide or Martyrdom Operation
- Killing Civilians and Non-combatants
The third part contains statements of Muslim condemnation of Bali bombing and similar acts of terrorism for readers' reference.

Countering Terrorism
Michael Chandler and Rohan Gunaratna

Introduction Buy

Long before the devastating events of 11th September 2001 many countries had developed ways to deal with terrorists, but for the most part these groups were regarded as only domestic threats. The actions of the “Atta Group” on 9/11, however, not only destroyed the World Trade Centre but also blew away forever these attitudes of complacency. The horror and enormity of the attacks on such iconic targets prompted an unprecedented response from across the globe.

Countering Terrorism: Can We Meet the Treat of Global Violence? is a hard-hitting examination of responses to terrorism around the globe, looking not only at 9/11 but also the London and Madrid bombings, as well as terrorist activity in Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Palestine and elsewhere. The authors argue that despite the international community being presented with a prime opportunity to cooperate and collaborate against trans-national terrorism, the opportunity has been missed, long-term visionary policies have been held hostage to short-term political expediency, and what should have been a watershed has become a trickle in the sand.

The authors’ collective experience—dealing with a wide range of terrorist activity, security issues and conflict situations—spans over forty years, and includes first-hand exposure in the field. Together they bring their specialist knowledge to bear on one of the most critical issues of today, offering a clear-sighted way of understanding and dealing with global terrorism.