Al-Qaeda Doctrine

Ever since it was first established, the senior leadership of Al-Qaeda has sought to communicate its core values, rationalizations, and principles to the world. Altogether, these statements convey Al-Qaeda's doctrine and the beliefs for which the leadership claims to be fighting.

This volume in the New Directions in Terrorism Studies series analyzes over 250 statements made by the organization's two key leaders, Ayman Al-Zawahiri and Usama Bin Ladin, over the last two decades. It provides an in-depth and systematic analysis of these communications, showing which key issues emphasized by the two leaders evolved over time and highlighting their core principles. It explore Al-Qaeda's problem diagnosis, the solutions offered by its two leaders, their escalating --although often contradictory-- approach towards violence, and their chosen communication strategy for different types of audiences.

The book shows how Al-Qaeda's leadership began to develop an increasingly critical approach towards Islam in the wake of the 9/11 attacks and discusses tensions that may undermine the resilience of its doctrine. This unique evidence-based analysis of Al-Qaeda will attract academics specializing in terrorism and counterterrorism as well as the policy community.

De cand a fost infiintata pentru prima data, conducerea superioara a Al-Qaeda a incercat sa comunice lumii valorile sale fundamentale, rationalizarile si principiile. In ansamblu, aceste declaratii transmit doctrina Al-Qaeda si credintele pentru care conducerea pretinde ca lupta. Acest volum din seria New Directions in Terrorism Studies analizeaza peste 250 de declaratii facute de cei doi lideri cheie ai organizatiei, Ayman Al-Zawahiri si Usama Bin. Ladin, in ultimele doua decenii.