American Radical: Inside the world of an undercover Muslim FBI agent
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Undercover Operations: Elnoury provides an inside look into the world of undercover operations, detailing the risks, challenges, and psychological toll of living a double life.
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Infiltrating Terrorist Networks: The book chronicles Elnoury's experiences infiltrating terrorist networks, including Al-Qaeda operatives and sympathizers, shedding light on their ideologies, motivations, and methods of operation.
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Counterterrorism Efforts: Elnoury highlights the efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat terrorism and prevent attacks, showcasing the dedication and sacrifice of those who work tirelessly to protect national security.
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Cultural and Religious Insights: As a Muslim FBI agent, Elnoury offers unique cultural and religious insights into the mindset of extremist groups and the complexities of Islamic extremism.
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Personal Sacrifice: The memoir delves into the personal sacrifices Elnoury makes in service to his country, including the strain it puts on his relationships and the toll it takes on his mental and emotional well-being.
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Humanizing the Enemy: Elnoury humanizes the individuals he encounters during his undercover work, showing that terrorists are not monolithic and highlighting the human factors that drive individuals to extremism.
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Trust and Betrayal: The book explores themes of trust and betrayal, as Elnoury navigates the delicate balance of gaining the trust of his targets while remaining loyal to his mission and his country.
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Preventing Attacks: Through his undercover work, Elnoury plays a crucial role in preventing terrorist attacks, thwarting plots, and saving lives, underscoring the importance of intelligence gathering and proactive counterterrorism measures.
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Ethical Dilemmas: Elnoury grapples with ethical dilemmas inherent in undercover operations, including the moral ambiguity of befriending individuals who espouse violent ideologies and the risks of entrapment.
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Hope for Understanding and Peace: Despite the darkness and danger he faces, Elnoury remains hopeful that dialogue, understanding, and cooperation can lead to a more peaceful world, free from the threat of terrorism and extremism.
| Language | English |
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| ISBN-10 | 0593079752 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780593079751 |
| No of pages | 352 |
| Font Size | Medium |
| Book Publisher | Random House UK |
| Published Date | 16 Nov 2017 |
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It's no secret that federal agencies are waging a broad, global war against terror. But for the first time in this memoir, an active, Muslim American federal agent reveals his experience infiltrating and bringing down a terror cell in North America.
A long-time undercover agent, Tamer Elnoury joined an elite counterterrorism unit after September 11. Its express purpose is to gain the trust of terrorists whose goals are to take out as many people in as public and devastating a way as possible.
It's a furious race against the clock for Tamer and his unit to stop them before they can implement their plans. Yet as new as this war still is, the techniques are as old as time. Listen, record and prove terrorist intent.
Due to his ongoing work for the FBI, Elnoury writes under a pseudonym. An Arabic-speaking Muslim American, a patriot, a hero. To many people, it will be a revelation that he and his team even exist, let alone the vital and dangerous work they do keeping all of us safe.