Al-Qaeda's evolution since 9/11. Issue 8 (14th September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Is Part Of: Strategic comments. Volume 23:Issue 8(2017)
• Page Start: vii
• Page End: viii
• Publication Date: 2017-09-14
• Subjects: World politics -- 1989- -- Periodicals; Security, International -- Periodicals; Strategy -- Periodicals; Military policy -- Periodicals; 320.9
• DOI: 10.1080/13567888.2017.1385982
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1356-7888

Abstract

Abstract : Although the Islamic State is collapsing in the Middle East, it continues to inspire and assist terrorist attacks in the West, where jihadist terrorism is perceived as a major threat. Al-Qaeda appears to be gaining momentum after a period of relative quiescence, notably in Syria. Hamza bin Laden, Osama bin Laden's son, is a charismatic and increasingly prominent al-Qaeda leader, and is focused on Syria.