Al Qaeda: From Beginning to End?

Photograph of pro Osama Bin Laden protesters in London, England holding a sign that reads “Jihad: To Defend the Muslims.”This activity addresses module outcome 2. Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to: • MO2: Examine the foundations and current status of al Qaeda. (CO2) In this activity, you will address a discussion question regarding the activities and current status of al Qaeda. Respond to the following: •Based upon your readings and any research on your own, describe the current status of al Qaeda. Post 9/11, they’re regime was under severe scrutiny and reprisal from the US. Who is in control now? Are they still a threat to the US? Do they still posses the capabilities they once had in order to carry out international terror? Explain your answer in full.