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Organization
Sector
terrorist
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Status
Draft
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Dissolved
Active
Also Known As
al-Qaida
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About
Al-Qaeda is a militant Islamist terrorist organization founded by Osama bin Laden, responsible for the 9/11 attacks and subsequent global terrorism.
Key Relationships
George W. Bush
coordinated_against
Following 9/11, Bush coordinated international and domestic efforts against Al-Qaeda, including the invasion of Afghanistan and creation of the Department of Homeland Security.
Since 2001
National Security Strategy (NSS)
targeted
Grouped non-state terrorists like al-Qaida with 'rogue states' as threats related to nuclear proliferation, advocating for pre-emptive action against them.
Since 2002
Bush administration
targeted
Believed the threat of nuclear-armed terrorists like al-Qaida blurred the lines between pre-emptive and preventive action, justifying regime change.
Recent Events
9/11 attacks
Devastating terrorist attacks on US soil carried out by al-Qaida, leading to the War on Terror.
9/11/2001