Al Qaeda : The Current Threat

This title discusses frequent claims of foiled plots; tighter monitoring of suspects and stronger global terror laws.

On the flip side, a new safe haven emerging for terrorists in Pakistan; stories of terror cells springing up throughout North Africa; numerous recruits from Europe's leading universities willing to sign up to the cause.

Are Al Qaeda and its affiliates, responsible for the horrific attacks in New York, London and Madrid, finding it hard to be the force they once were, or should we be bracing ourselves for the next outrage? "Al Qaeda: The Current Threat" weighs up the facts. For a quick fix on the big issues, Pocket Issue primes you with the facts in around 100 pages.

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