The Caliphate at War
Operational Realities and Innovations of the Islamic State
Author Ahmed S. Hashim
Reviews and Awards
"The information accumulated in Ahmed S. Hashim, The Caliphate at War: Operational Realities and Innovations of the Islamic State, set a foundation for more sophisticated and historically informed international relations studies of extremism in modern Mesopotamia." -- Marsha R. Robinson, Terrorism And Political Violence
"Pulling together speeches, other documents, and firsthand journalistic accounts, Hashim describes in detail the genesis of IS in Iraq, including the rift between the upstart caliphate and al-Qaeda, the first global jihadist movement."--New York Review of Books
"The Caliphate at War is an excellent overview of ISIS during its apex."--New York Journal of Books
"In his book Caliphate at War: Operational Realities and Innovations of the Islamic State, Hashim becomes the first scholar to attempt to describe the genesis of the caliphate. Hashim's book is the result of years of work. It's a detailed and valuable investigation, which provides interesting insights into how to avoid the conditions that led to the birth of Islamic State in the first place."--Eastwest Magazine
"Hashim has produced a carefully researched and clearly written history of the origins, success, and struggles of the Islamic State... General audiences will find the breadth and balance of the commentary helpful in understanding a complicated and consequential organization. The coverage of military tactics and the ways in which elements of terrorism were successfully integrated into traditional military operations will surprise many readers."--CHOICE Reviews
