Al-Qaeda and Its Affiliates: The Failure of the Transnational Network

Abstract

This monograph evaluates the tactical actions of al-Qaeda Core and three of its affiliated groups, Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM), al-Shabaab, and the Islamic Emirate of the Caucuses (IEC). The case studies explore the origin, leadership, ideology, and tactical actions of the groups identified in an effort to analyze the relative success, or lack thereof, of brand al-Qaeda. The fundamental tension between the transnational aims espoused by al-Qaeda Core and the nationalist agendas which are at the heart of the affiliates actions are blindingly apparent.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 24, 2014
Accession Number
ADA614175

Entities

People

  • Alex J. Hortop

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Case Studies
  • Department Of State
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Human Population
  • Improvised Explosive Devices
  • Insurgency
  • Man Borne Improvised Explosive Devices
  • Middle East
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Societies
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.