“Both readable and informative.... There is no other published work today with such a high level of insight into this enduring regional terrorist group.” —Thomas F. Lynch III, Parameters “A work rich in useful detail.” —C. Dale Walton, Comparative Strategy

"Jadoon and Mines are two of the best researchers on the Islamic State's franchise in the Afghanistan/Pakistan region. Their first-rate book is the new authoritative source on ISK." —Craig Whiteside, US Naval War College

"A groundbreaking, in-depth treatment of a militant group that has defied the odds to carve out a...