CTC Sentinel
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The Sentinel is a monthly, independent publication that leverages the Center’s global network of scholars and practitioners to understand and confront contemporary threats posed by terrorism and other forms of political violence.
Most Recent May 2011 Special Issue: The Death of Usama bin Ladin
Published by Combating Terrorism Center
Cover Story Overview
Bin Ladin’s Killing and its Effect on Al-Qa`ida: What Comes Next?
By Bruce Hoffman
Confronted with the sudden death of a leader, terrorist groups become cornered animals. When wounded, they lash out. Not only in hopes of surviving, but also to demonstrate their remaining power and continued relevance. Al-Qa`ida is no different. Al-Qa`ida will thus keen for its leader by killing. It will not necessarily attack soon. Yet the United States should brace itself once the 40-day mourning period that some Muslims observe ends. The dual prospect of punishing the United States and re-igniting fear and anxiety following a time of celebration and relief must surely figure prominently in al-Qa`ida’s calculus.
In This Issue
CTC Sentinel Staff
Editor-in-Chief
Erich Marquardt
Senior Editor, CTC
Editorial Board
COL Michael J. Meese, Ph.D.
Department Head
Department of Social Sciences (West Point)
COL Cindy R. Jebb, Ph.D.
Deputy Department Head
Department of Social Sciences (West Point)
LTC Reid Sawyer
Director, CTC
Christopher Heffelfinger
FBI Fellow, CTC
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