Author: BRUCE HOFFMAN

Source: Studies in Conflict and Terrorism, Volume 27, Number 6, November-December 2004 , pp. 549-560(12)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

Abstract:

This article assesses current trends and developments in terrorism within the context of the overall progress being achieved in the global war on terrorism (GWOT). It examines first the transformation that Al Qaeda has achieved in the time since the 11 September 2001 attacks and the variety of affiliated or associated groups (e.g., what are often referred to as Al Qaeda "clones" or "franchises") that have emerged to prosecute the jihadist struggle. It then focuses on recent developments in Saudi Arabia and especially Iraq in order to shed further light on Al Qaeda's current strategy and operations. In conclusion, this article offers some broad recommendations regarding the future conduct of the GWOT.­

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10576100490519813

Affiliations: 1: The RAND Corporation, Washington, DC, USA

Publication date: 2004-11-01

More about this publication?

• Editorial Board
• Information for Authors
• Subscribe to this Title
• ingentaconnect is not responsible for the content or availability of external websites

Related content

• In this: publication
• By this: publisher
• In this Subject: Political Science ,  Sociology
• By this author: BRUCE HOFFMAN

Website © Publishing Technology. Article copyright remains with the publisher, society or author(s) as specified within the article.

• Terms and conditions
• Privacy policy
• Information for advertisers