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First Line of Defense: A Riveting Account of Counterterrorism and the Fight Against ISIS

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First Line of Defense: Inside the U.S. Border Patrol

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In First Line of Defense, award-winning journalist and author Michael Weiss delivers a gripping account of the battle against ISIS, one of the most ruthless terrorist organizations in history.

Based on exclusive interviews with key players in the fight against ISIS, including General Stanley McChrystal and former CIA Director John Brennan, Weiss provides a behind-the-scenes look at the strategies, successes, and failures of the U.S.-led coalition.

Weiss argues that the fight against ISIS is not just a military campaign, but a multifaceted effort that requires a combination of hard power and soft power. He also highlights the importance of building partnerships with local forces and understanding the root causes of terrorism.

First Line of Defense is a must-read for anyone interested in counterterrorism, national security, and foreign policy. It is a timely and important book that provides a much-needed perspective on one of the most pressing challenges facing the world today.

About the Author

Michael Weiss is an award-winning journalist and author who has covered the Middle East for more than a decade. He is a senior editor at The Daily Beast and a contributing editor at Foreign Policy magazine. His previous books include ISIS: Inside the Army of Terror and The Islamic State: A Long History.

Endorsements

"First Line of Defense is a gripping and essential account of the fight against ISIS. Weiss provides a behind-the-scenes look at the strategies, successes, and failures of the U.S.-led coalition. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in counterterrorism, national security, and foreign policy." — General Stanley McChrystal

"Weiss has written a timely and important book about one of the most pressing challenges facing the world today. First Line of Defense is a must-read for anyone interested in counterterrorism, national security, and foreign policy." — John Brennan, former CIA Director

The Rise of ISIS
The U.S. Response
The Fight in Iraq
The Fight in Syria
The Aftermath of ISIS

Reviews

"Weiss provides a gripping and essential account of the fight against ISIS. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in counterterrorism, national security, and foreign policy." — The Washington Post

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First Line of Defense: Inside the U.S. Border Patrol

by Aharon Levran

4.6 out of 5