The war on terror, we are told, is as much explained by "tribalism" as radicalized Islamist organizing and action--or at least a complicated intertwining of the two. That is the thesis of this author. And while disavowed by some post-modern and post-colonial scholars, a better understanding of tribal or clan history and dynamics may help clarify our perception and deepen our understanding of the complicated circumstances that underlie the so-called war on terror in the Middle East. (See article through link below.)
http://www.weeklystandard.com/Utilities/printer_preview.asp?idArticle=14947&R=13A16D2F3
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