A persistent threat the evolution of al Qa'ida and other Salafi Jihadists

This report examines the status and evolution of al Qa'ida and other Salafi-jihadist groups, and uses qualitative and quantitative data to assess whether this movement has strengthened. The author uses this analysis to examine U.S. strategic options to counter al Qa'ida and other terrorist...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores Corporativos: Rand Corporation, author (author), National Defense Research Institute (U.S.), author
Otros Autores: Jones, Seth G., author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Monica, California : RAND 2014.
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Sumario:This report examines the status and evolution of al Qa'ida and other Salafi-jihadist groups, and uses qualitative and quantitative data to assess whether this movement has strengthened. The author uses this analysis to examine U.S. strategic options to counter al Qa'ida and other terrorist groups based on the threat level and the capacity of local governments.
Notas:"Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense."
"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited."
Includes index.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (109 p.)
ISBN:9780833087188
9780833087201
Acceso:Open access