Seven months in the making, al qaeda s assahab media foundation has released the premiere edition of its new english magazine, resurgence. Islamic states englishlanguage magazines, 20142017. Alqaedas presence in afghanistan has not occurred in a vacuum. Like others i was disheartened to watch alqaeda in iraq grow from 20032006 and relieved to see it crash and burn in 20062009. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the resurgence of alqaeda in syria and iraq. Alqaeda releases first issue of english magazine resurgence. Alqaeda unveils new magazine aimed at western jihadis telegraph. Second edition in a row to have suspended email address for security reasons utilizes encryption. The key to success in syria was that the united states worked by, with, and. Islamic state is has used englishlanguage magazines as a crucial. Since the fall of the taliban, alqaeda has established operations worldwide, including in syria, the gulf, north africa, west africa, east africa, and the indian subcontinent.
Sep 28, 2012 with evidence of jihadist activity in syria surfacing over the past several months, the issue now is not so much the likelihood of alqaedas presence in the syrian conflict, but the nature of its involvement and the threat it poses to syrias future, regional security, and western interests in the middle east. The yemeni branch of alqaeda aq is stronger than it has ever been. Proceeding from the terrorists view of media as a critical arena of jihad, this study applies content analysis to al qaeda and islamic stateproduced magazines in order to empirically differentiate the two groups through the strategies. Second, the civil unrest that unfolded in syria as part of the arab spring, and rapidly gave way to outright civil war, breathed new life into alqaedas efforts to appear relevant and reinsert itself into the regions politics. Alqaeda has a media foundation which develops its magazines and videos. Alqaeda unveils new magazine aimed at western jihadis. Nearly seven years after the killing of osama bin laden, alqaeda is numerically larger and present in more countries than at any other time in its history. Will syria enable alqaeda resurgence in middle east. The following is an excerpt from his prepared remarks. Al qaeda resurgence threatens central iraq cbs news. Nearly seven years after the killing of osama bin laden, al qaeda is numerically larger and present in more countries than at any other time in its history. Al qaeda s media arm assahab released a new video on sunday teasing the launch of an englishlanguage magazine called resurgence. Advert for resurgence magazine uses words of malcolm x in appeal to disaffected muslims in us and europe, as it turns focus away from. The stunning inside story of osama bin laden and al qaeda in flight, award winning investigative journalists, cathy scottclark and adrian levy will assess the resurgence of al qaeda in the middle east in light of recent isis defeats.
Al qaeda in the indian subcontinent aqis uses encryption in first issue of its englishlanguage magazine resurgence. The video used excerpts from a malcolm x speech as well as footage of the april 20 boston marathon bombing, an attack that may have been inspired by a previous al qaeda magazine called inspire. Numerous international and domestic extremists motivated by radical interpretations of islam have been influenced by the magazine. Al qaeda emir ayman al zawahiri and other senior jihadists announced the creation of al qaeda in the indian subcontinent aqis, al qaedas newest regional branch, in early september. The true story of alqaedas demise and resurgence in syria. Seven months after advertising its coming release, alqaedas assahab media foundation published the first issue of its new english magazine, resurgence, featuring articles exploring ways. Al qaeda, in the narrative, is so weakened that it can barely stay alive, let alone carry out successful and complex attacks like. The resurgent threat of al qaeda after bin ladens death, it has become a vast and deadly network of groups spread from syria to yemen to afghanistan. Learn more with our article, al qaeda resurgence in afghanistan, encrypting www, and cias inqtel investments daily intelligence. In 20, urdu was the dominate language in al qaeda releases for the first time ever, surpassing even arabic. Mar 12, 2014 resurgence is a magazine that is to communicate the wordsmessage of the terrorist group to the world, mainly aiming at the western world. If you prefer to receive the printed magazine, well provide a sample copy at the special rate of just. The first issue features articles related to the ways of harming western economies which was released in october 2014.
Right now, of course, as concern grows over al qaedas resurgence, it is precisely this fear of the group escalating its attacks on americans and other western targets that is preoccupying many. Isis is already rising from the ashes foreign affairs. Magazines are just one component of todays jihadist media arsenal, which. The organization suffered critical setbacks in late 2006 and early 2007 as sunni arab tribal militias the sahwa awakening turned against alqaeda. Alqaeda launches resurgence magazine the new voice of. Qaedaaligned militants threaten key iraqi cities the. The resurgence of alqaeda in iraq1 by the middle of 2010, alqaeda in iraq was dead on its feet.
It has 117 pages and is filled with glossy graphics and articles about jihad and the war against america, all in understandable english. College usawc press publications may be downloaded free. On december 12, kenneth pollack delivered testimony on the resurgence of al qaeda in iraq before the joint hearing of the terrorism, nonproliferation, and trade subcommittee and. Jan 14, 2014 fighters from the al qaeda linked islamic state of iraq and the levant group carry their weapons during a parade in the syrian town of tel abyad, near the border with turkey, on january 2, 2014. Baghdad radical sunni militants aligned with al qaeda threatened thursday to seize control of falluja and ramadi, two of the most important cities in iraq, setting fire to police stations. Intelcenter alqaeda teases new englishlanguage magazine. Differentiating al qaeda and the islamic state through. Apr 06, 2014 the resurgence of al qaeda by zhao jinglun 0 comments print email. If anything, this complexity has grown since mid2016.
The resurgence of alqaeda by zhao jinglun 0 comments print email. Jun 30, 2017 drawing on findings from their new book,the exile. Alqaeda unveils new magazine aimed at western jihadis advert for resurgence magazine uses words of malcolm x in appeal to disaffected muslims. Al qaeda, terrorism, selfradicalization, digital magazine. The syrian civil war has allowed al qaeda to recover from its setbacks up to 2010. Fighters from the alqaedalinked islamic state of iraq and the levant group carry their weapons during a parade in the syrian town of tel abyad, near the border with turkey, on. Alqaedas embrace of encryption technology part iii july. Al qaeda jihadists are not only active in iraq and syria, their resurgence is. Alqaedas media arm assahab media has published two issues of a magazine in english. We know alqaedas presence started in late 2011 and early 2012 with the emergence of jabhat alnusra, but how the groups role in the country has developed since is more complex.
Over the past several years al qaedas offshoot in yemen, named al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap, has become the most dangerous al qaeda. Inspire is an english language online magazine reported to be published by the organization al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap. Reportedly operating in afghanistan, pakistan, india, burma, bangladesh, and kashmir, the group seeks to wage jihad in order to establish an islamic state. As the countrys civil war has escalated and become regionalised, its local franchise, alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap, is thriving in an environment of state collapse, growing sectarianism, shifting alliances, security vacuums and a burgeoning war economy. However this issue plays out in november, the resurgence of al qaeda is a worrisome trend that the next president will have to confront through a variety of mechanisms which will draw the u.
Alqaedas 911 attacks was the deadliest ever on american soil, killing nearly 3,000 people. Al qaedas digital magazine inspire in the selfradicalization process. Apr 15, 2016 clearancejobs is your best resource for news and information on securitycleared jobs and professionals. Al qaeda resurgence in afghanistan, encrypting www, and cias. The resurgence of alqaeda in iraq internet archive.
Mar 10, 2014 al qaeda unveils new magazine aimed at western jihadis advert for resurgence magazine uses words of malcolm x in appeal to disaffected muslims in us and europe, as it turns focus away from. The story of alqaeda in syria is a complicated one that too often becomes oversimplified and misrepresented. The magazine is one of the many ways aqap uses the internet to reach its audience. The resurgence of alqaeda in syria and iraq kindle edition. Differentiating al qaeda and the islamic state through strategies.
Charles university delegitimization of the west in al qaeda. Seven months in the making, alqaedas assahab media foundation has released the premiere edition of its new english magazine, resurgence. Aqaps tactics are modern and innovative, as seen by their englishlanguage magazine inspire and their. Jan 03, 2014 baghdad radical sunni militants aligned with al qaeda threatened thursday to seize control of falluja and ramadi, two of the most important cities in iraq, setting fire to police stations. Al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap inspire magazine issue magazine known for using encryption technology. Al qaeda planning to attack uk in major resurgence after fall of isis al qaeda has been secretly planning a major resurgence in a. As al qaeda and the islamic state vie for ascendancy in the jihad movement, policymakers grapple with distinguishing the threat posed by these groups. Qaedaaligned militants threaten key iraqi cities the new. Al qaeda announces new englishlanguage terror magazine. Alqaeda and its affiliated organizations perspectives on terrorism. Arabian peninsula aqap and distributed online for anyone to download and read. Oct 19, 2014 seven months after advertising its coming release, alqaedas assahab media foundation published the first issue of its new english magazine, resurgence, featuring articles exploring ways.
Apr 27, 2017 alqaedas footprint inside afghanistan remains a direct threat to u. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. However, as al qaedas inspire and resurgence and the islamic states. Mar 09, 2014 over the past several years al qaeda s offshoot in yemen, named al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap, has become the most dangerous al qaeda franchise, according to u. The resurgence magazine may represent an early indicator of a shift by al qaeda messaging back from pakistan and the middle east to the west. Right now, of course, as concern grows over al qaeda s resurgence, it is precisely this fear of the group escalating its attacks on americans and other western targets that is preoccupying many. The resurgence of alqaeda in iraq the washington institute. Alqaeda jihadists are not only active in iraq and syria, their resurgence is.
A promo video regarding the magazines launch was uploaded by assahb, a media production agency that has been in contact with ayman alzawahiri for years now, serving as a mode of communication from their end. Al qaeda aq is one of the most powerful terrorist organizations in the world, with a long history and a global reach. I was saddened but not surprised to watch it rebound strongly from 2010 onwards. Inspire is an english language online magazine reported to be published by the organization alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap. Al qaeda planning to attack uk in major resurgence after. Its main affiliate in the region seems to be testing a new strategy of collaboration with other salafistjihadist groups and a less brutal implementation of sharia law in areas it controls. Oct 19, 2014 seven months after advertising its coming release, alqaedas assahab media foundation published the first issue of its new english magazine, resurgence, featuring articles exploring ways to harm western economies. The resurgence of alqaeda in syria and iraq kindle edition by ibrahim, azeem. The decline of the islamic state is terrorist group in the middle east and the dilapidation of its pakistan chapter walayatekhurasan have provided al qaeda central aqc enough space to. The resurgence of al qaeda in syria and iraq azeem ibrahim on. Sep 28, 2012 with the total absence of any domestic or foreign force able to prevent al qaeda from establishing a strategic base in syria for the entire levant, it is reasonable to assume that it is only a matter of time before another al qaeda insurgent movement is born in the middle east. The cover story is an article by al qaeda spokesman adam gadahn titled, besiege them. Aqis is alqaedas newest branch, founded in september 2014.
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