Shah, Niaz A.

Self-defense in Islamic and international law : assessing Al-Qaeda and the invasion of Iraq / Niaz A. Shah. - New York : Palgrave MacMillan, 2008. - x, 192 p. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [183]-190) and index.

Introduction -- Self-defense in Islamic law -- Al-Qaeda, the Koran and politics of terrorism -- Self-defense in international law -- Legality of Iraq invasion -- Self-defense in Islamic and international law -- Conclusion.

9780230606180 (hbk.)


Qaida (Organization)


Self-defense (International law)
Self-defense (Islamic law)
Iraq War, 2003-2011.
Terrorism.