When The Eagle Screams by Stephen Bowman
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

How many of us knew that there was a bombing of World Trade Center in New York on Feb 26th 1993, much before the same bombing on Twin Towers on Sep 9/11, 2001?
Yes, this wonderful book written much prior to 1993 disaster gives a clear insight to its readers as to how vulnerable is the so-called Super Power of the World is to terrorism and internal strives.

The author has made an extensive research on each and every terrorist act across the world and identifying almost all the major terrorist and extremist organizations of the world which have spread their tentacles and just waiting to strike at the right moment. I have observed that the author has been quite unbiased in his approach towards terrorism and the simple reasons which have led to the birth and growth of the same. One needs to appreciate his daring attempt to accuse United States of America of being the main cause in allowing terrorism to grow and become a threat to its own existence. USA seems to be falling into the same ditch dug for someone else !

The following main points have been elaborated in the entire text with so many details and examples that need to be applauded.
1. Terrorism is a symptom of political, social and religious issues basically ignored by the Governments.
2. Terrorism can no longer be taken for granted as terrorists now have access to weapons of mass destruction.
3. National infrastructures like energy grids, oil reserves, transportation networks, communication grids etc are at great risk
4. Stricter measures in Immigration, Foreign Policies and lesser dependence on foreign countries required to counter the threat.
5. Terrorism is ineffective against a stable society and active involvement of people.

The author seems to have neglected his detailed study on the aspects which gave birth to terrorism. The subject was only superficially scanned.
What made the Middle East, Latin America, North Korea and East Bloc countries turn against USA? Who is actually responsible for today’s situation and why? How can the West protect itself from the horror of being terminated by its own selfish motives? All these questions find an apt answer in this book.

This book is a must read and library item for all those who are looking for a safer and peaceful world to live in. At the same time, the need for the West to respect the cultures and importance of the East is very much required for softening of the impending threat to world safety.


My rating is 3 out of 5


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