The New Threat

Jason Burke, a leading expert on militant Islam, draws on his extensive field experience, including time with the Kurdish peshmerga and the Taliban, to analyze the evolving landscape of Islamic militancy. He argues that the rise of ISIS and the resurgence of the Taliban signify a new era of radical violence that reshapes the West's relationship with terrorism. Contrary to common perceptions, Burke posits that this form of terrorism is not an aberration but a reflection of contemporary society, challenging readers to rethink their understanding of modern radicalism.