Jihad, with its many terrifying associations, is a term widely used today, though its meaning is poorly grasped. Few people understand the circumstances requiri

Virtually every contemporary Western leader has expressed the view that Islam is a peaceful religion and that those who commit violence in its name are fanatics

In this fifth edition, Masud--recipient of the Human Rights Foundation, 2002 Gold Award--provides valuable insights on the conflict between Islam and the West,

This book explores questions regarding the justice of war and addresses the lack of comparative perspectives on the ethics of war, particularly with respect to

Of the intellectual underpinnings of the more radical elements of contemporary Islam.