Explainer: What’s Happened to Al Qaeda in the 25 Years Since 9/11?
Experts say al Qaeda still inspires militants despite major losses, with affiliates in Somalia and the Sahel expanding across territory and influence.
9 Articles
9 Articles
What's happened to al Qaeda in the 25 years since 9/11?
While it has suffered setbacks, notably bin Laden's killing in 2011 by US forces and the emergence of Islamic State as a rival, experts say al Qaeda still serves as a source of support and inspiration for militants in many regions, particularly in Africa.
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.
EXPLAINER | What’s happened to al Qaeda in the 25 years since 9/11?
In the 25 years since 9/11, al Qaeda has evolved from a centralised leadership under Osama bin Laden into a network of affiliates active in regions like Africa and South Asia, despite suffering leadership losses and competition from Islamic State
While Al-Qaeda's various subsidiaries no longer follow the logic of global jihad advocated by Osama Bin Laden, they continue to destabilize many parts of the world, whether in the Sahel, Somalia, Yemen or Afghanistan.
We saw it as the ultimate threat. Twenty-five years later, does the terrorist organization still represent a threat? Three experts answer us.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
