Terrorism: Near Eastern Groups and State Sponsors, 2002
Abstract
The Al Qaeda terrorist network founded by Osama bin Laden is believed to pose a continuing, although diminished, threat to the United States at home and to U.S. interests and allies abroad following the network's defeat in its base in Afghanistan. As stated in taped appearances by its leaders since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the goal of Al Qaeda is to destroy high profile U.S. targets in order to end what Al Qaeda claims is U.S. suppression of Islamic societies. In these appearances, bin Laden virtually claimed responsibility for the September 11 attacks. Throughout its history, Al Qaeda has sought to oust pro-U.S. regimes in the Middle East and gain removal of U.S. troops from the region.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 13, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA445109
Entities
People
- Kenneth Katzman
Organizations
- Defense Acquisition University