Foreign Terrorist Organizations: A Valuable Watch-List

At a glance..

This excellent 55-page resource highlights the 42 different Foreign Terrorist Organizations that are on a terror-watch list with the United States Department of Treasury.

The details..

"Foreign Terrorist Organizations" is an informative guide that lists various international terrorist groups. The book covers the history, structure, and activities of these groups in detail. It also includes information on their current strength and operational status as well as external aid they may receive from other countries.

The first part of this book focuses on the Abu Nidal Organization (ANO), which was founded by Sabri al-Banna after splitting from PLO in 1974. ANO has carried out numerous attacks across 20 countries targeting different nations including moderate Palestinians, Arab countries, Israel among others. Another group covered in this book is the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) operating primarily in Southern Philippines with its main goal to promote an independent Islamic state but often uses terror for financial profit.

In addition to providing detailed descriptions about each organization's background and actions taken so far; it also highlights some major attacks carried out by them such as hijacking Pan Am Flight 73 or bombing SuperFerry14 killing over hundred people onboard. This makes it clear how dangerous these organizations can be if not dealt with properly.

Overall "Foreign Terrorist Organizations" is a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about terrorism around the world or those who want to stay informed on potential threats posed by these groups.