25 Years Later: What Is Left of Al-Qaeda
After 25 years since the September 11 attacks, jihadist organizations like Al-Qaeda still exist, but they have changed significantly. The strength of the core organization has diminished, and it now focuses on building local structures and forming alliances with regional movements, taking advantage of weak governments and local conflicts in areas such as the Sahel, Somalia, Yemen, and Afghanistan. Additionally, the Islamic State (ISIS) has outpaced it in media presence, expanded rapidly, and then collapsed, while Al-Qaeda has managed to survive by adapting on the ground and exploiting violent marketplaces, despite its weakened global center and limited information about its current activities. Analyses indicate that Al-Qaeda could become a persistent force in fragile states, even as its global effectiveness declines.
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