Al-Qaeda, alternatively spelled al-Qaida and sometimes al-Qa'ida, (Arabic: القاعدة; al-qāʿidah; translation: The Base) is an Islamist multinational[5] and extremist Sunni movement founded sometime between August 1988[6] and late 1989/early 1990.[7]
Al-Qaeda has attacked civilian and military targets in various countries, the most notable being the September 11 attacks in 2001. These actions were followed by the US government launching a military and intelligence campaign against al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations c
Characteristic techniques include suicide attacks and simultaneous bombings of different targets.[9] Activities ascribed to it may involve members of the movement, who have taken a pledge of loyalty to Osama bin Laden, or the much more numerous "al-Qaeda-linked" individuals who have undergone training in one of its camps in Afghanistan or Sudan but not taken any pledge.[10]
Al-Qaeda's objectives include the end of foreign influence in Muslim countries and the creation of a new Islamic caliphate. Reported beliefs include that a Christian-Jewish
Its management philosophy has been described as "centralization of decision and decentralization of execution."[12] Following 9/11 and the launching of what's c
Al-Qaeda has been labeled a terrorist organization by the United Nations Security Council,[15] the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary General,[16][17] the Commission of the European Communities of the European Union,[18] the United States Department of State,[19] the Australian Government,[20] Government of India,[21] Public Safety Canada,[22] the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs,[23] Japan's Diplomatic Bluebook,[24] South Korean Foreign Ministry,[25] the Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service,[26] the United Kingdom Home Office,[27] Russia,[28] the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs,[29] Turkish Police Forces[30] and the Swiss Government.[31]
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