Unpacking the Quran's Peace and War Verses: Strategic and National Security Implications for the US

This book offers a clear and reliable guide to the Quranic verses that shape modern debates about Islam, peace, and conflict. Moving beyond common misunderstandings, it explains how these passages were originally revealed, why extremists misquote them, and how a correct contextual reading reveals a strong emphasis on justice, restraint, and ethical limits in warfare.

For national security and counterterrorism practitioners, the book provides practical insight into how militant groups constr...