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Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb: A Threat for the West
Defence Against Terrorism ReviewVol.3, No. 1, Spring 2010, pp. 53-70Copyright © COE-DATISSN: 1307-9190
Olivier GUITTAAdjunct Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Paris, France
Abstract:
GSPC. AQIM has radicalized itself over time using Iraqi tactics, including suicide bombings and also sending troops to Iraq. AQIM has also a multi-pronged strategy that includes kidnappings, narco-terrorism and alliances with various criminal and terror organizations around the world. The fact that AQIM has been spreading its wings in different parts of the African continent in addition to its historical base in Europe is very worrisome. In the past few years, AQIM has pulled off terrorist attacks in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Mali, Mauritania, and has shown up one way or another in Nigeria, Niger, Somalia, Iraq and throughout Europe. AQIM has shown resilience and an ability to adapt to new situations, making it a dangerous and resourceful adversary.
Keywords: Al Qaeda, Maghreb, Terrorism, Nexus between terrorism and criminality, international cooperation
Introduction
DISCLAIMER: The information, terminology used and views expressed in these publications are solely those of the authorsand may not concur with the terminology nor represent the views of NATO, COE-DAT, or NATO member countries.
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Conclusion
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