Jihadists and Weapons of Mass Destruction

<p>Written for professionals and policymakers working at the forefront of anti-terrorist efforts this volume covers the weapons of mass destruction that jihadist terrorists have historically used and are likely to use in the future. Leading international experts examine terrorist ideology strategy and target selection. They describe chemical biological radiological and nuclear weapons and discuss how terrorists might acquire or manufacture them. They also address detection prevention and attack mitigation techniques. Devoid of sensationalism this multidimensional evaluation adds a heightened level of sophistication to our understanding of terrorism.</p>