Beyond al-Qaeda: Part 1, The Global Jihadist Movement

• Main Author: Rabasa, Angel (auth)
• Other Authors: Chalk, Peter (auth), Cragin, Kim (auth), Daly, Sara A. (auth), Gregg, Heather S. (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: RAND Corporation 2006
• Subjects: Terrorism, armed struggle; Political Science
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Examines al-Qaeda•s evolution and the emergence of the broader global jihadist movement-groups affiliated, associated, or inspired by al-Qaeda-and the threat that they pose to the United States and U.S. allies and interests. The authors conclude by setting out a four-pronged strategy to counter th...