Al Qaeda and the Internationalization of Suicide Terrorism (Al-Qaeda, Memorandum 78)

This book examines the multi-dimensional relationship between Al Qaeda's core and the origanization's affiliates - Terrorist networks supported by established Terrorist Organizations, founded primarily by veterans of the war in Afghanistan or thieir disciples. This study recognizes Al Qaeda as a parent organization that has successfully imparted in organizational pirnciples and culture, particularly the glorification of suicide terrorism. it reviews selected terrorist attacks as representative case studies of Al Qaeda ideology and practice.