Jürgen Todenhöfer is a German executive, author, and former politician whose work critically examines U.S.-led wars, particularly in Iraq and Afghanistan. He challenges prevailing narratives, highlighting the immense human and economic toll these conflicts exact. Todenhöfer's writing is informed by his direct experiences and thorough research, offering a provocative perspective on global affairs.
The German journalist documents his ten days in the Islamic State, a time during which he interviewed fighters in Mosul to consider their point of view to better understand the ways to combat their fundamentalism.