Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Preface
Contents
Figures and Tables
Summary
Acknowledgments
Chapter One: Introduction
Key Definitions
Research Design
Outline of the Report
Chapter Two: A Decentralized Movement
A Diffuse Structure
Differing Ideological Views and Objectives
Far Enemy Versus Near Enemy
Geographic Scope
Attacking Shi’a
Other Differences
Causes of Decentralization
A Growing Vulnerability
Chapter Three: Growing Capabilities
Number and Size of Groups
Core al Qa’ida and Affiliates
Other Salafi Jihadists
Varied Threat to the U.S. Homeland
Why the Expansion of Salafi-Jihadist Groups?
Chapter Four: Strategic Options
Strategy 1: Engagement
Strategy 2: Forward Partnering
Strategy 3: Offshore Balancing
A Strategic Framework
Appendix: List of Salafi-Jihadist Groups
About the Author
Endnotes
Index