Ayman al-Zawahiri Leaves Behind a Weakened, but Still Dangerous, al-Qaeda
The recently slain terrorist was a force behind global jihad.
August 3, 2022
The recently slain terrorist was a force behind global jihad.
On Sunday, an American drone ended the life of Ayman al-Zawahiri, who has led al-Qaeda since Osama bin Laden’s death in 2011. Matthew Levitt and Aaron Zelin comment on the jihadist mastermind’s career, and the significance of his demise:
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Login or SubscribeThe recently slain terrorist was a force behind global jihad.
The doomed efforts of America’s special envoy.
Iranians are unlikely to rally behind the flag.
Frugal, modest civil servants, neither worldly nor political—but willing to take risks.
Along with some modern-looking 2,000-year-old dice.