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July 2011

Al-Qaida’s Uncertain Future

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9/11 terrorist attacks, NYC

In this analysis the author argues that despite the fact that the Arab Spring has weakened Al-Qaida, the terrorist organization knows how to turn a crisis into an opportunity. In the author's view, Al-Qaida will presumably employ a strategy where their regional affiliates gain ground by focusing their efforts on consolidating local gains.

© 2011 Center for Security Studies (CSS), ETH Zurich

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Author:

Alex Wilner

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Daniel Möckli

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98

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