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Albert Hadi is an accomplished author and researcher with over 25 years of firsthand experience in war zones, specializing in counterterrorism, geopolitical analysis, and Middle Eastern security affairs. His career includes extensive collaboration with U.S. interagency entities, serving as an Arabic Press Officer with the U.S. Department of State in Iraq, and leading counterterrorism efforts as Editor-in-Chief of A Word of Truth, an Arabic publication countering extremist propaganda, including ISIS’s Dabiq. A hallmark of Albert’s writing is its unflinching honesty. He refuses to sugarcoat the truth or bow to political correctness. He labels terrorists as what they are: criminals and murderers who exploit faith, nationalism, and humanitarian causes to justify their actions. He dismantles dangerous myths, such as the romanticized “freedom fighter,” and exposes how terrorist groups manipulate narratives to gain legitimacy. His writing cuts through propaganda, forcing readers to confront uncomfortable truths about extremism. Mr. Hadi’s expertise extends beyond research and analysis—his work is shaped by years spent on the ground, countering terrorist ideologies, dismantling propaganda networks, and assisting communities affected by extremism. He has authored eight books in Arabic and English, including Shadow Soldiers: Iran’s Global Proxy Strategy, which became an Amazon #1 bestseller. He has also published numerous articles and research papers on terrorism, radicalization, and asymmetric warfare. His writing provides a critical lens on the intersection of ideology, identity, and conflict, offering compelling insights into the evolving threats of extremism. Beyond his work in security and counterterrorism, Mr. Hadi is a dedicated advocate for human rights, social justice, and press freedom. His research explores the impact of radicalization, the challenges of post-conflict reconstruction, and the role of information warfare in modern security threats. At its core, Albert’s writing is a call to action. His voice carries authority and urgency, challenging readers to confront the global threat of terrorism with courage and clarity. His work is not just informative—it is a revelation, blending hard-hitting analysis with firsthand experience. For those seeking a profound and practical understanding of conflict, Albert Hadi’s books are essential reading. His unique style, combining honesty, strategic insight, and a human-centered approach, makes his work a powerful tool for addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time.

Terror Inc.: The Business of Hate and Animosity isn’t just another book about terrorism—it’s a wake-up call.
We like to believe that terrorism is fueled by blind hatred or radical ideology. But what if it’s far more calculated? Behind every act of violence lies an industry—a web of financiers, strategists, and power players who turn fear into profit. This book takes you inside that hidden world, where hate is manufactured, fear is weaponized, and terrorism operates like a global business empire.
Known for his unflinching honesty, Albert Hadi in this book refuses to sugarcoat the truth or bow to political correctness. He labels terrorists as criminals and murderers who exploit faith, nationalism, and humanitarian causes to justify their actions. He dismantles dangerous myths, such as the romanticized “freedom fighter,” and exposes how terrorist groups manipulate narratives to gain legitimacy.
Drawing on real-world examples, insider accounts, and extensive research, Terror Inc. exposes the machinery behind modern terror networks. From underground financing and cyber warfare to propaganda campaigns and black-market economies, it reveals how extremist groups and even state actors like Iran exploit chaos for control and money.
This isn’t just about geopolitics or ideology. It’s about people. About the young recruit seeking purpose, the family destroyed by radicalization, the everyday citizens manipulated into fear and division.
Terror Inc. calls out the criminals who exploit religion, nationalism, and humanitarian causes to wage their war of profit.
If you want to understand the true engine behind terrorism not just the headlines, but the forces that sustain it then this book is for you. Because the battle against terror isn’t just fought with weapons, but with awareness, truth, and the courage to ask hard questions.

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Category: History

Shadow Soldiers: Iran’s Global Proxy Strategy
This isn’t a comfortable book to read, and it wasn’t a comfortable one to write. Shadow Soldiers began not out of curiosity, but out of urgency. There was a story unfolding beneath the headlines, and too few were paying attention. It wasn’t just about war or ideology. It was about a quiet, deliberate expansion, through militias, proxies, and propaganda, of Iranian influence into corners of the world that once felt far removed from the conflicts of the Middle East.
What I found wasn’t just strategy. It was a pattern. From Beirut to Baghdad, from Caracas to Berlin, Iran’s proxy network moves silently, sometimes with bullets, often with words. It recruits disillusioned youth, wraps its mission in the language of justice, and hides its weapons behind causes that appear noble. These are not rogue actors; they are assets in a system designed to erode state sovereignty, challenge Western influence, and rewrite the balance of global power.
Shadow Soldiers is the product of years of digging, questioning, and at times, staring into uncomfortable truths. I didn’t set out to sensationalize or to simplify. I set out to understand. What emerges is a picture that’s both global and deeply personal. These aren’t faceless operatives; they’re people with stories, often drawn into something bigger than themselves, used, discarded, and replaced.
This book isn’t about policy recommendations or neat conclusions. It’s about seeing clearly. It’s about connecting the dots between the proxy fighters in Yemen and the misinformation campaigns in Europe. It’s about recognizing how close the threat really is, and how it’s often dressed in a language that sounds familiar, even righteous.
If you’ve ever wondered how nations fight wars without declaring them, or how influence is won not just with weapons but with words and ideas, this book is for you. If you’re tired of shallow takes on “good guys” and “bad guys” and want to understand the machinery behind modern conflict, welcome.
Shadow Soldiers doesn’t pretend to offer all the answers. But it refuses to look away. And once you’ve seen what lies in the shadows, you won’t either.

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Category: History