Digital Learning Commons: Modern Conflicts: Al-Qaeda

Al Qaeda

Al Qaeda (sometimes spelled Al Qaida)

Active: 1988 to present

Leaders: Osama bin Laden (1988–2011), Ayman al-Zawahiri (2011–present)

Area of operations: Worldwide; territorial control in Somalia, Syria, and Yemen

Size: 73,600–92,100+

Al-Qaeda: Counter Extremism Project
In depth report on Al Qaeda from the Counter Extremism Project.
al-Qaeda: Oxford Islamic Studies Online
Short summary from Oxford Islamic Studies Online.
Al-Qaida: The Guardian
A collection of news stories, videos, commentary and special features from The Guardian.
Al Qaeda's New Front
Investigation into Al Qaeda from PBS Frontline including frequently asked questions, maps, and special reports.
Al Qaeda: New York Times
News about Al Qaeda, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Background: Al Qaeda
Background information about Al-Qaeda from PBS Frontline.
Investigating al-Qaeda
Collection of features and in-depth reporting on Al Qaeda from BBC News.