The "Secret History of Al Qaeda" is perhaps the most comprehensive edition to date about the notorious organization, its future plans, and developments in Europe, presenting a wealth of information that has been carefully evaluated and, of course, the account of the famous meeting between the Palestinian journalist and Osama bin Laden during his three-day stay at the headquarters.

At the same time, and perhaps more importantly, it offers a calm historical perspective on the phenomenon of international terrorism, which unfolds through extreme experiences (holy wars and suicide attacks), with the cultural sensitivity of a Western-educated Arab Muslim.