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The Saudi Terror Machine: The Truth About Radical Islam and Saudi Arabia Revealed
The untouched political status of Saudi Arabia among the world's nations constitutes a strange black hole in the analysis of radicalism that affects Islam and the Middle East today. Why has Salafism, the most intolerant and sectarian movement of Islam, become so prevalent throughout the Muslim world? Of all the religious radicalisms that rot the planet, it is the only one to enjoy the constant support of a country endowed with immense means: the Saudi kingdom.
Pierre Conesa's explosive new book, The Saudi Terror Machine, reveals how the two sides of the kingdom--the conciliatory Saud dynasty and the more aggressive leaders of the Salafism sect--has for decades developed a religious strategy to conquer the Muslim community and the West without appearing as an enemy. The kingdom's influence is largely unknown, due to the secretive nature of Saudi political policy, but it undoubtedly acts as a key player throughout the Muslim world through its financing of conservative Koranic schools, universities, and mosques as well as other international public and private organizations. But after years of financing radical Islamists in foreign lands, Saudi Arabia now finds itself threatened in its own territory, the monster it has given birth to turned against it.
Utilizing primarily Muslim sources, Conesa delves deep into the history and politics of Saudi Arabia tracing their connections to this radical form of Islam all the way back to the first days of the Saudi kingdom. The Saudi Terror Machine goes where few are willing to tread, questioning the motives of one of the most powerful and elusive countries in the world.
Pierre Conesa's explosive new book, The Saudi Terror Machine, reveals how the two sides of the kingdom--the conciliatory Saud dynasty and the more aggressive leaders of the Salafism sect--has for decades developed a religious strategy to conquer the Muslim community and the West without appearing as an enemy. The kingdom's influence is largely unknown, due to the secretive nature of Saudi political policy, but it undoubtedly acts as a key player throughout the Muslim world through its financing of conservative Koranic schools, universities, and mosques as well as other international public and private organizations. But after years of financing radical Islamists in foreign lands, Saudi Arabia now finds itself threatened in its own territory, the monster it has given birth to turned against it.
Utilizing primarily Muslim sources, Conesa delves deep into the history and politics of Saudi Arabia tracing their connections to this radical form of Islam all the way back to the first days of the Saudi kingdom. The Saudi Terror Machine goes where few are willing to tread, questioning the motives of one of the most powerful and elusive countries in the world.
240 pages, Hardcover
First published September 8, 2016
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About the author
Pierre Conesa
29 books16 followersPierre Conesa , born August 4, 1948, is a French essayist, former senior civil servant and entrepreneur.
Pierre Conesa holds a DEUG in mathematics and Russian , agrégé in history [When?] And former student of the National School of Administration ( promotion Henri-François-d'Aguesseau , 1980-1982) 2 , including he comes out of administrative court 3 .
After having been a lecturer in contemporary history at the University of Paris-VII (1974-1980), he was civil administrator at the Ministry of Defense , where he was notably deputy director of the delegation of strategic affairs, before retiring. in 2012 4 .
He became director general of the European Strategic Intelligence Company (2005-2011) 5 , then became a member of the Res Publica foundation and lecturer at the Institut d'études politiques in Paris .
In 2009, he was approached to become a senior manager in charge of economic intelligence , but he was deemed “too close to economic intelligence providers” 6 , and the position was not filled.
He wrote the 1 st strategic plan to support arms exports, and created the defense campus of the École Militaire . [ref. necessary]
He is the founder and president of the company Homid, specializing in economic intelligence , advice , communication and public relations 7 .
Pierre Conesa is a member of the "Association of Friends of Azerbaijan ", a country with which he is developing a business provider activity 8 .
Pierre Conesa holds a DEUG in mathematics and Russian , agrégé in history [When?] And former student of the National School of Administration ( promotion Henri-François-d'Aguesseau , 1980-1982) 2 , including he comes out of administrative court 3 .
After having been a lecturer in contemporary history at the University of Paris-VII (1974-1980), he was civil administrator at the Ministry of Defense , where he was notably deputy director of the delegation of strategic affairs, before retiring. in 2012 4 .
He became director general of the European Strategic Intelligence Company (2005-2011) 5 , then became a member of the Res Publica foundation and lecturer at the Institut d'études politiques in Paris .
In 2009, he was approached to become a senior manager in charge of economic intelligence , but he was deemed “too close to economic intelligence providers” 6 , and the position was not filled.
He wrote the 1 st strategic plan to support arms exports, and created the defense campus of the École Militaire . [ref. necessary]
He is the founder and president of the company Homid, specializing in economic intelligence , advice , communication and public relations 7 .
Pierre Conesa is a member of the "Association of Friends of Azerbaijan ", a country with which he is developing a business provider activity 8 .
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December 5, 2023
این سومین کتاب بعد از «عربستان از دورن» و «هزارتوی سعودی» بود که در مورد کشور عربستان میخوندم.
نویسنده این کتاب فرانسوی هستش و محور اصلی اون در مورد سرمایهگذاریهای داخلی و خارجی عربستان در خصوص وهابیت، مدارس دینی و تربیت افراد برای این منظور هستش.
در ابتدا کتاب در خصوص وهابیت و سلفیگری و شباهتها و تفاوتهاشون صحبت میکنه.
بعد هم به صورت جالبی از اقدامات کشور عربستان سعودی برای ترویج وهابیت در کشورهای دیگه (از کشورهای آسیایی خاور دور تا کشورهای اروپای غربی و آفریقایی) با کلی مدرک و سند و میزان هزینههای انجام شده حرف میزنه.
در خیلی از کشورها هم تحلیل میکنه چرا این تبلیغات روی مردم اثرگذار و جذاب بوده یا بعضی جاها چرا اینطور نبوده
نکته جالب برای من این حجم از سرمایهگذاری در یک بازه زمانی طولانی برای صادرات ایدئولوژی و مذهب هستش و تقابلاتی که با شیعه و مناطق نفوذ ایران داشته
متن کتاب روان هستش و به نظرم برای جمعآوری این اطلاعات زحمت زیادی کشیده شده ولی خب یه جاهایی ممکنه حوصلهسربر بشه. همینطور حس میکنم نویسنده در مورد ایران خوب گفته، نمیدونم اثر ترجمه هستش یا اعتقادات خود نویسنده این کتاب.
نویسنده این کتاب فرانسوی هستش و محور اصلی اون در مورد سرمایهگذاریهای داخلی و خارجی عربستان در خصوص وهابیت، مدارس دینی و تربیت افراد برای این منظور هستش.
در ابتدا کتاب در خصوص وهابیت و سلفیگری و شباهتها و تفاوتهاشون صحبت میکنه.
بعد هم به صورت جالبی از اقدامات کشور عربستان سعودی برای ترویج وهابیت در کشورهای دیگه (از کشورهای آسیایی خاور دور تا کشورهای اروپای غربی و آفریقایی) با کلی مدرک و سند و میزان هزینههای انجام شده حرف میزنه.
در خیلی از کشورها هم تحلیل میکنه چرا این تبلیغات روی مردم اثرگذار و جذاب بوده یا بعضی جاها چرا اینطور نبوده
نکته جالب برای من این حجم از سرمایهگذاری در یک بازه زمانی طولانی برای صادرات ایدئولوژی و مذهب هستش و تقابلاتی که با شیعه و مناطق نفوذ ایران داشته
متن کتاب روان هستش و به نظرم برای جمعآوری این اطلاعات زحمت زیادی کشیده شده ولی خب یه جاهایی ممکنه حوصلهسربر بشه. همینطور حس میکنم نویسنده در مورد ایران خوب گفته، نمیدونم اثر ترجمه هستش یا اعتقادات خود نویسنده این کتاب.
June 4, 2022
There is a unique brand of Islam called Wahhabism. Its a literal, strict interpretation of Islam that usually justifies violence against "heretical views" against other Muslims. The majority of terror victims are Muslim. This brand in particular is more political than religious. Saudi Arabia exports it because they can control most aspects of it. They pass it off to other countries through schools and charitable organizations. Interestingly enough they have no problem shutting it down when people act out in their own country. The Gulf War brought American soldiers to Saudi Arabia and this didn't go over well in their country. Attacks were committed against US troops because they were "desecrating" the country by being in it. Saudi Arabia is able to do as they please because the US has an alliance with this country and they export so much oil. The majority of places where this distinct thought is catching on is more unstable and war torn areas. The author shows how the majority of Muslims are against this kind of idea and that's why they're targeted the most. Because they're the only ones who can doctrinally contend with the ideology. The writing is good in this book and there are parts where the author seems to tie a lot of threads together. An interesting read for sure.
January 17, 2022
A rather benefitting and concise read regarding Saudi Arabia's multi-billion dollar Wahabbi propaganda campaign within Islam. The purpose of that campaign is to shift the global sentiment of the Muslim world and consequently the Western world regarding Islam from its original, tolerant disposition to an alien, hateful serving no true purpose other than to benefit its western masters in causing turmoil in Western Asia. The book can get rather formulaic at times, and consequently a bit tedious in reading.
Apart from that, the author makes some statements regarding how Saudi Arabia funds this Wahabbi ideology is itself a big partner/client state of the Western powers that claim to be fighting terror without putting two-and-two together and addressing the elephant in the room...
Apart from that, the author makes some statements regarding how Saudi Arabia funds this Wahabbi ideology is itself a big partner/client state of the Western powers that claim to be fighting terror without putting two-and-two together and addressing the elephant in the room...
June 28, 2021
Interesting book..............tedious reading. I put it down and picked it up many times.
Radical Islam is playing the long game and this is definitely pointed out. People need to be aware of what is happening throughout the world on this issue. The politicians, everywhere, are being taken over because the public is too stupid to care and vote worldwide on single issues. They play to that to get their roots built.
Wish I knew more of the history of Islam and will definitely read more on the subject.
Radical Islam is playing the long game and this is definitely pointed out. People need to be aware of what is happening throughout the world on this issue. The politicians, everywhere, are being taken over because the public is too stupid to care and vote worldwide on single issues. They play to that to get their roots built.
Wish I knew more of the history of Islam and will definitely read more on the subject.
August 25, 2021
There is great detail in this book. However, do not recommend for someone not already well-versed in Saudi history, particularly in the 20th century.
January 7, 2022
A very important book which unfortunately, not many will read. Throws a megawatt spotlight on the hypocrisy of certain countries.
September 23, 2023
Terrible book filled with propaganda
September 17, 2023
Pierre Conesa décrit à l'aide des données précises, pays par pays, les stratégies qu'utilise l'Arabie Saoudite pour exporter un salafisme djihadiste autour du monde. A travers un arsenal dévéloppé de soft power (Dr. Saoud) de hard power (Mr. Djihad), l Arabie Saoudite construit des écoles coraniques, promeut des imams radicaux et finance des groupes guerriers fondamentalistes à travers le monde.
Ce livre m'a permis de prendre conscience du rôle majeur que joue l'AS dans la radicalisation globale de l'islam. Elle n'est donc pas qu'un mirage créé par la propagande occidentale post 11/09, ni le seul fruit d'une réaction locale aux guerres impérialistes au Moyen-Orient.
Merci infiniment pour ce travail d'une importance capitale, qui dénonce enfin un ennemi dont personne n'ose parler (tellement plus facile de taper sur les femmes voilées).
Ce livre m'a permis de prendre conscience du rôle majeur que joue l'AS dans la radicalisation globale de l'islam. Elle n'est donc pas qu'un mirage créé par la propagande occidentale post 11/09, ni le seul fruit d'une réaction locale aux guerres impérialistes au Moyen-Orient.
Merci infiniment pour ce travail d'une importance capitale, qui dénonce enfin un ennemi dont personne n'ose parler (tellement plus facile de taper sur les femmes voilées).
April 29, 2017
Quoique un peu sec dans ses transitions, ce livre avance une masse importante d'informations, appuyées sur des notes bibliographiques, et son résultat fait froid dans le dos. Je ne peux pas dire que son idée générale - l'Arabie saoudite oeuvre à la diffusion de l'Islam dans le monde - me soit une découverte, mais c'est son ampleur et ses détails qui inquiètent.
Il s'avère en tout cas que la France s'en sort mieux que certains de ses voisins européens, notamment la Grande-Bretagne où des tribunaux reposant sur la charia ont commencé à opérer, mais ce n'est pas vraiment grâce à nos gouvernements.
Aussi la question que je me posais avant est devenue une certitude: nous devons rompre avec l'Arabie saoudite (et sans doute avec les autres pétromonarchies mais elles ne sont pas abordées dans le livre).
Ce livre m'a conforté dans mes opinions. Je pense que nous devons aussi revoir notre loi sur la laïcité quant au financement des bâtiments religieux faute de quoi les mosquées françaises seront financées par des pays étrangers qui ne partagent en rien nos valeurs et défendent un Islam odieux (et je dis bien UN islam et pas L'Islam). Il n'est pas non plus acceptable que les musulmans français soient privés de lieux de culte.
Il s'avère en tout cas que la France s'en sort mieux que certains de ses voisins européens, notamment la Grande-Bretagne où des tribunaux reposant sur la charia ont commencé à opérer, mais ce n'est pas vraiment grâce à nos gouvernements.
Aussi la question que je me posais avant est devenue une certitude: nous devons rompre avec l'Arabie saoudite (et sans doute avec les autres pétromonarchies mais elles ne sont pas abordées dans le livre).
Ce livre m'a conforté dans mes opinions. Je pense que nous devons aussi revoir notre loi sur la laïcité quant au financement des bâtiments religieux faute de quoi les mosquées françaises seront financées par des pays étrangers qui ne partagent en rien nos valeurs et défendent un Islam odieux (et je dis bien UN islam et pas L'Islam). Il n'est pas non plus acceptable que les musulmans français soient privés de lieux de culte.
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