TV image of Osama bin Laden

Strategy, History, & Goals

Ends, ways, and means. Terrorist organizations are familiar with these concepts and the development of strategy too. Over the course of our history the CTC has studied and released reports and articles about terrorist goals and strategy. Browse the content below to learn more.

Other Commentary

Perspectives on Terrorism Publishes Bill Braniff & Assaf Moghadam
Revisiting the Early Al Qaeda: An Updated Account of its Formative Years
The Jihadis’ Path to Self-Destruction
Al-Qa’ida Secedes From Iraq
Abu Hamzah al-Muhajir’s 15-day Strategy
The GSPC: Newest Franchise in al-Qaida’s Global Jihad
Abu Musab Al Suri: Architect of the New Al Qaeda
After Zarqawi
The Post-Zarqawi Leadership Dilemma
Zarqawi’s Death

Stay Informed

Sign up to receive updates from CTC.

Sign up