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Why Destroying Al Qaeda Made Terrorism Worse: The Global Jihadist Movement
Beyond al Qaeda: Part 1, The Global Jihadist Movement
This video explores the counterintuitive findings from a RAND Corporation report, *Beyond al Qaeda: Part 1, The Global Jihadist Movement*, by Angel Rabasa and team. It reveals how dismantling Al Qaeda’s physical headquarters in Afghanistan didn't end the threat—it triggered a decentralized, global 'nebula' of self-sustaining cells. We break down the evolution from a structured organization to a viral ideology, examining how local conflicts like Iraq and Kashmir were hijacked by a global software of extremism. Expect shocking data on foreign fighters, the shift to soft targets, and why traditional military force is failing. This isn't about fighting an army; it's about understanding a movement.
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