Al-Qaeda by the mid-1990s

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How developed was Al-Qaeda by the mid-1990's? This mind map outlines the main elements that were in place at this time. It analyses the features that led to it becoming such a strong and powerful force on the world stage by the turn of the century.
Andrew Burke
Mind Map by Andrew Burke, updated more than 1 year ago
Andrew Burke
Created by Andrew Burke almost 7 years ago
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Al-Qaeda by the mid-1990s
  1. Beliefs
    1. Clear, simple and powerful
      1. Jihad - their struggle was a holy war
        1. Radical beliefs
        2. Leaders
          1. Osama bin Laden - clever and charismatic leader
            1. Ayman al-Zawahiri - second in command, extremely capable leader
            2. Well-trained fighters
              1. Loyal, effective and committed
                1. Well trained in all aspects of terrorist warfare
                2. Secure bases
                  1. Closely linked to the Taliban
                    1. Taliban provided security and secrecy
                    2. Money
                      1. Bin Laden was the son of a billionaire
                        1. Generous support from Pakistan and Saudi Arabia
                          1. Drugs trade with Afghanistan
                          2. Technology
                            1. Use of technology for running the organisation
                              1. Propaganda
                                1. Recruitment
                                2. Flexibility
                                  1. Difficult to combat as the movement did not want material rewards, like land
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