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Al Qaeda’s Threat Persists, 25 Years After the 9/11 Attacks
Al-Qaeda’s core has weakened, but its affiliates in Africa and Asia have gained territory and influence, experts said.
- Al Qaeda was founded by Osama bin Laden in the late 1980s and carried out the 9/11 attacks, which killed nearly 3,000 people.
- After 9/11, al Qaeda dispersed and its affiliates expanded across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, committing major attacks worldwide.
- The rise of the Islamic State in 2014 created a rivalry that challenged al Qaeda's dominance, particularly in West Africa where affiliates compete for influence.
- Al Qaeda remains active mainly in Africa and Afghanistan, receiving support from the Taliban and continuing to influence regional militant groups despite reduced numbers.
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EXPLAINER: What's happened to al Qaeda in the 25 years since 9/11?
In the 25 years since al Qaeda militants hijacked passenger jets and flew them into New York's World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon, the group founded by Osama bin Laden has spawned affiliates and inspired attacks around the world.
·Quezon City, Philippines (the)
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Although Al Qaeda's various affiliates no longer respond to the logic of global jihad promoted by Osama Bin Laden, they continue to destabilize many regions of the world, from the Sahel to Somalia, Yemen and Afghanistan.
·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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25 YEARS after September 11, al-Qaeda has been weakened and has changed its strategy. Instead of global attacks, it focuses on regional branches and local conflicts, thus ensuring its survival.
·Zagreb, Croatia
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right3Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Center
Bias Distribution
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46% Center
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C 46%
R 23%
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