Jihadi Intelligence and Counterintelligence

This book analyzes the ideological roots, structures and operational methods of Jihadi intelligence and counterintelligence activities. Based on a substantive collection of data on terrorist attacks, communication channels, recruitment methods, manuals and statements released by various Jihadi groups, it examines and compares the nature, ideology and realities of Jihadi intelligence operations. The author, an expert on Jihadist ideology and paramilitary intelligence, compares the modus operandi of terrorist groups such as al-Qaeda and the IS with those of governmental intelligence agencies, and subsequently analyzes the role of historical and religious narratives that help Jihadist groups justify their actions and military management. Further topics covered include encryption, counterfeiting, covert operations and Jihadi intelligence activities in the digital realm. The insights shared here will allow readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of Jihadist groups and their intelligence operations, while helping practitioners and policymakers develop better counterterrorism activities and counternarratives.

Autorentext
Ferdinand J. Haberl is an Austrian Orientalist with a research focus on terrorism and security, jihadi ideology, terrorist armament culture, improvised firearms and paramilitary intelligence. In his present capacity he acts as the deputy director of the Vienna-based Documentation Center and oversees academic research projects on religiously motivated extremism and terrorism.

Inhalt
Glossary of Terms.- Introduction.- Strategic Intelligence Background.- Collection Sources.- Intelligence Analysis and Lessons Learned.- The Three Levels of Jihdi Warfare The Interrelation of Jihdi Operational Art and Jihdi Intelligence.- The Urtext of Jihdi Intelligence Culture.- The First Islamic State and its Intelligence Services.- Jihdi Intelligence and Epistemology.- Counterintelligence.- Encryption and Secret Communication Counterfeiting.- Safe Houses.- Covert Operations.- Economic Warfare and Destabilisation.- The Elimination of the Greyzone as a Jihdi Covert Operation.- Jihdi Intelligence Activities in the Digital Realm.- Conclusion.- Bibliography.