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Al Qaeda : Perspective & a Path to Delegitimization, Paperback / softback Book

Al Qaeda : Perspective & a Path to Delegitimization Paperback / softback

Edited by Stanley Burton, Dean L Lynch

Paperback / softback

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Al Qaeda has evolved into a significantly different terrorist organization than the one that perpetrated the September 11, 2001, attacks.

At the time, Al Qaeda was composed mostly of a core cadre of veterans of the Afghan insurgency against the Soviet Union, with a centralized leadership structure made up mostly of Egyptians.

Most of the organization's plots either emanated from the top or were approved by the leadership.

Some would argue that the Al Qaeda of that period no longer exists.

Out of necessity, due to pressure from the security community, in the ensuing years it has transformed into a diffuse global network and philosophical movement composed of dispersed nodes with varying degrees of independence.

Understanding the origins of Al Qaeda, its goals, current activities, and prospective future pursuits is key to developing sound U.S. strategies, policies, and programs. The focus of this book is on the history of Al Qaeda, known (or attributed) actions and suspected capabilities of the organization and non-aligned entities, and an analysis of select regional Al Qaeda affiliates.

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