THE JIHADI THREAT: What does all that have to do with Berlin Christmas market terrorist attack?

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THE JIHADI THREAT

ISIS , Daesh, al-Qaeda and beyond.

What does all that have to do with Berlin Christmas market terrorist attack?
„The West failed to predict the emergence of al-Qaeda in new forms across the Middle East and North Africa. It was blindsided by the ISIS sweep across Syria and Iraq, which at least temporarily changed the map of the Middle East. Both movements have skillfully continued to evolve and proliferate and surprise. What’s next? Twenty experts from think tanks and universities across the United States explore the world’s deadliest movements, their strategies, the future scenarios, and policy considerations.
This report reflects their analysis and diverse views“.
“If you remain steadfast,
Allah will support you and grant you victory and plant your feet firmly
Know that Paradise is under the shade of the swords.”
— Abu Bakr al-
Baghdadi, caliph of the Islamic State

Introduction

„Jihadism has evolved dramatically and traumatically since the 9/11 attacks. Movements,
leaders, targets, tactics, and arenas of operation have all proliferated in ways unimagined in 2001. The international community has mobilized unprecedented force against an array of jihadis, with mixed results. The United States alone has spent trillions of dollars in military campaigns, intelligence, law enforcement, homeland security, and diplomacy to

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