2012-05-24T14:57:59Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/terrorist-organizations.html http://www.rand.org/commentary/2012/04/30/NJ.html Apr 30, 2012 Apr 30, 2012

Over time, al Qaeda could just fade away. Always resilient, it may morph to survive. Developments on any of several fronts might even enable it to rise again. In a long contest, surprises must be expected, writes Brian Michael Jenkins.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2012/04/29/WSJ.html Apr 29, 2012 Apr 29, 2012

As the administration looks eastward—a strategy that incorporates China's rise—underestimating al Qaeda would be a dangerous mistake, writes Seth G. Jones.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2012/04/23/FP.html Apr 23, 2012 Apr 23, 2012

Predictions of al Qaeda's imminent demise are rooted more in wishful thinking and politicians' desire for applause lines than in rigorous analysis, writes Seth G. Jones.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/commercial_books/CB526.html Apr 9, 2012 Apr 9, 2012

A comprehensive, landmark history and insider's account chronicles the ongoing battle against al Qa'ida, the greatest threat the West has faced in the modern era.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2012/04/04/LAT.html Apr 4, 2012 Apr 4, 2012

For their part, a younger generation of female jihadists has come to believe that acts of violence can be just as liberating politically and spiritually for women as for men, writes Karla Cunningham.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/testimonies/CT374.html Mar 27, 2012 Mar 27, 2012

Based on America's recent experience in irregular warfare and future threats, there are several issues that should be considered: organization, the health of U.S. soldiers and their families, training and education, and inter-agency cooperation.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR785.html Mar 2, 2012 Mar 2, 2012

To inform the UK counterterrorism strategy, a project reviewed available evidence on factors associated with exit from violent extremist groups and the effectiveness of interventions to encourage individuals to leave such groups.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG1127.html Feb 20, 2012 Feb 20, 2012

Although irregular warfare includes a range of activities in which naval forces have played an integral role, there has been little examination of the characteristics or potential of such operations in maritime environments. Current notions of irregular warfare would benefit from increased recognition of potential maritime contributions.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/occasional_papers/OP362.html Feb 16, 2012 Feb 16, 2012

While al Qaeda's capacity for large-scale attacks has been drastically reduced and the organization seriously weakened, the United States can expect to continue its battle with the terrorist group for many years to come.

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2012/02/16/index1.html Feb 16, 2012 Feb 16, 2012

While al Qaeda's capacity for large-scale attacks has been drastically reduced and the organization seriously weakened, the United States can expect to continue its battle with the terrorist group for many years to come.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2012/02/01/FA.html Feb 1, 2012 Feb 1, 2012

Much of the debate over this bill has focused on the political issue of executive authority versus rule of law. In doing so it has overlooked the indirect and insidious effects the new law may have on the United States' largely successful counterterrorist campaign, writes Brian Michael Jenkins.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2012/01/29/FA.html Jan 29, 2012 Jan 29, 2012

Iran is in many ways a safer territory from which al Qaeda can operate. The United States has targeted al Qaeda in Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen, and other countries, but it has limited operational reach in Iran, writes Seth G. Jones.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/11/06/FA.html Nov 6, 2011 Nov 6, 2011

In focusing on the Haqqani network—which enjoys little popular support in Afghanistan—the United States is neglecting the more important (and difficult) task of dealing with the Taliban sanctuary in Pakistan's Baluchistan Province, writes Seth G. Jones.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/testimonies/CT365z1.html Nov 2, 2011 Nov 2, 2011

Document submitted on November 1, 2011 as an addendum to testimony presented before the House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, on June 22, 2011.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/09/30/BBC.html Sep 30, 2011 Sep 30, 2011

Though Awlaki will be difficult to replace—since he effectively coupled both propaganda and operations—al-Qaeda will continue to plan attacks overseas against Western targets, writes Seth Jones.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/09/19/NYTU.html Sep 19, 2011 Sep 19, 2011

Without the support of U.S. troops, the Afghan government would likely collapse to Taliban forces, backed by neighboring Pakistan, writes Seth G. Jones.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2011/09/02/WP.html Sep 2, 2011 Sep 2, 2011

Fear has made al-Qaeda the world's top terrorist nuclear power, yet it possesses not a single nuke. This is a lesson in how terrorism works, writes Brian Michael Jenkins.

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2011/08/31.html Aug 31, 2011 Aug 31, 2011

Despite al Qaeda's increasing use of the Internet to attempt to radicalize and recruit homegrown terrorists in the United States, the turnout has been tiny and mostly inept.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/occasional_papers/OP343.html Aug 31, 2011 Aug 31, 2011

Despite al Qaeda's increasing use of the Internet to attempt to radicalize and recruit homegrown terrorists in the United States, the turnout has been tiny and mostly inept.

http://www.rand.org/news/press/2011/07/26.html Jul 26, 2011 Jul 26, 2011

A new collection of essays by experts from the RAND Corporation examines America in the decade since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, focusing a critical eye on the nation's actions since the attacks and outlining changes in strategy needed to improve efforts against jihadist groups.