A quarter of a century after the 9/11 attacks, the article says al Qaeda’s branches have shifted from bin Laden’s global jihad to regional insurgencies. It argues their activities continue to destabilize areas including the Sahel and Afghanistan while US attention has waned under the current administration.
WHO:The article’s author/critics referenced in the piece
WHAT:Claims al Qaeda remains a threat despite a shift toward regional insurgencies and reduced US focus since 9/11.
WHEN:Reported Sep 11, 2026 at 10:24 AM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:The article frames the issue as ongoing destabilization linked to al Qaeda’s regional insurgencies and criticizes reduced US attention to lessons from 9/11.
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