Loretta Napoleoni Libri

Un viaggio sconvolgente nel nuovo ordine mondiale, governato da forze economiche inarrestabili che stanno cambiando radicalmente le nostre vite. Loretta Napoleoni sviscera le cause dei principali eventi contemporanei – dalla costruzione dell’impero economico cinese all’ascesa della finanza islamica fino al disastro dei mutui americani – ma soprattutto ne svela il lato più oscuro che rischia di spazzare via secoli di conquiste sociali e trasformare il ceto medio occidentale nel proletariato mondiale. Lo stato-mercato non ha né gli strumenti né la volontà per arginare questo processo, solo il consumatore possiede la forza necessaria, ma per usarla deve essere consapevole del pericolo che corre.

This books propels the reader into the center of illegal organizations, and explains how they fund their activities. From the PLO to Al-Qaeda to the IRA, Loretta Napoleoni maps out the arteries of an international economic system that feeds armed groups the world over. She follows the money and gets to the truth of 'the new economy of terror' - a 1.5 trillion dollar system - and assesses the full extent of the role of the West in devloping the economies of armed organizations.

"Modern Jihad is the first book to tackle the issues raised by September 11th 2001 from a specifically economic perspective. Presenting an astonishing array of evidence, taken from extensive research and interviews, the book is an account of controversial issues that lie at the heart of many of today's international problems."--Jacket.

A powerful underground business is delivering thousands of refugees daily along the Mediterranean coasts of Europe, driven by a new breed of criminals emerging from the political chaos of post-9/11 foreign policy and the Arab Spring. These "merchants of men" are linked to jihadist organizations like al Qaeda in the Maghreb and have thrived on smuggling cocaine and kidnapping Westerners. The destabilization of Syria and Iraq, along with the rise of ISIS, has opened new avenues for profit, including trafficking millions of refugees and selling Western hostages to jihadist groups. The kidnapping industry has surpassed the illegal drug trade, generating hundreds of billions of dollars annually. This narrative draws on exclusive insights from hostage negotiators, counter-terrorism experts, security service members, and former hostages. Readers will learn how prevention and rescue protocols vary by abduction type and target, gaining a deeper understanding of the experiences of kidnapping victims. The West's historical role in creating political chaos raises questions about its current position as a buyer in the refugee market. As Europe faces a surge of migrants, the demand is for skilled, educated individuals, prompting urgent inquiries about the implications of this crisis.

The book explores the intricate relationship between the war on terror and the global economic crisis, highlighting how military actions and policies, such as the Patriot Act, inadvertently fueled the black market and increased oil prices, leading to widespread economic instability. Napoleoni argues that the U.S. response to 9/11 has significant ties to the financial turmoil, suggesting that without acknowledging these connections, society risks remaining trapped in a cycle of debt and recession. The narrative spans global locations, revealing overlooked implications of political decisions.

From its birth in the late 1990s as the jihadist dream of terrorist leader Abu Musab al Zarqawi, the Islamic State (known by a variety of names, including ISIS, ISIL, and al Qaeda in Iraq) has grown into a massive enterprise, redrawing national borders across the Middle East and subjecting an area larger than the United Kingdom to its own vicious brand of Sharia law. In The Islamist Phoenix, world-renowned terrorism expert Loretta Napoleoni takes us beyond the headlines, demonstrating that while Western media portrays the Islamic State as little more than a gang of thugs on a winning streak, the organization is proposing a new model for nation building. Waging a traditional war of conquest to carve out the 21st-century version of the original Caliphate, IS uses modern technology to recruit and fundraise while engaging the local population in the day-to-day running of the new state. Rising from the ashes of failing jihadist enterprises, the Islamic State has shown a deep understanding of Middle Eastern politics, fully exploiting proxy war and shell-state tactics. This is not another terrorist network but a formidable enemy in tune with the new modernity of the current world disorder. As Napoleoni writes, "Ignoring these facts is more than misleading and superficial, it is dangerous. 'Know your enemy' remains the most important adage in the fight against terrorism." From the eBook edition.

Purl and stitch: Empowering, healing, and reconnecting us to each other and ourselvesIn a fractured world plagued by anxiety and loneliness, knitting is coming to the rescue of people from all walks of life. Economist and lifelong knitter Loretta Napoleoni unveils the hidden power of the purl and stitch mantra: an essential tool for the survival of our species, a means for women to influence history, a soothing activity to calm us, and a powerful metaphor of life.This book is a voyage through our history following the yarn of social, economic and political changes - from ancient Egypt and Peru to modern Mongolia, from the spinning bees of the American Revolution to the knitting spies of World War II, and from the hippies’ rejection of consumerism to yarnbombing protests against climate change. For the author it is also a personal journey of discovery and salvation, drawing on the wisdom her grandmother passed along as they knit together.Revealing recent discoveries in neuroscience, The Power of Knitting offers proof of the healing powers of knitting on our bodies and minds. Breaking through societal barriers, even nursing broken hearts, and helping to advance cutting-edge science, knitting is still a valuable instrument for navigating our daily lives.As a bonus, the book includes patterns for ten simple yet iconic projects that reflect the creative, empowering spirit of knitting, with complete instructions.

Mezi břehy Středozemního moře probíhá rafinovaná a skrytá obchodní výměna. Zbožím jsou uprchlíci ze zbídačelých a násilím zasažených zemí Evropy a Asie, obchodníky džihádisté různého ražení. Tento nový a mimořádně nebezpečný druh organizovaného zločinu se zrodil z neúspěchů západní zahraniční politiky, "války proti teroru", po 11. září 2011 a ze ztroskotání tzv. arabského jara. Obchodníci s lidmi těží z destabilizace celých států a oblastí, od severní Afriky po Levantu. Jsou propojeni s mezinárodními džihádistickými organizacemi, jako jsou různé odnože al-‑Qá‘idy nebo Islámský stát (Dá‘iš) v Sýrii a Iráku. Loretta Napoleoni, expertka na problematiku financování terorismu, sleduje počátky džihádistického byznysu ve formě pašování kokainu ze západní Afriky, únosů cizinců v oblasti subsaharské Afriky a poté organizovaného obchodu s uprchlíky v posledních několika letech. Kniha je založena na zkušenostech těch, kdo se podíleli na vyjednávání o výkupném za unesené Evropany, protiteroristických expertů i bývalých rukojmí teroristů. Přináší nový pohled na jedno z nejnaléhavějších témat dneška.