The Atlantic·5 min read·hard
Did al-Qaeda Succeed?
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Graeme Wood
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This article examines the long-term impact of al-Qaeda twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, questioning whether the group achieved its political goals. It notes that the organization has struggled to execute successful attacks within the U.S. since 2001.
Why it matters
Evaluating the efficacy of terrorist organizations provides critical context for national security policy and the evolution of global counter-terrorism strategies.
Twenty-five years after 9/11, analysts can’t decide whether the terrorist organization got what it wanted.
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