What Happened to al-Qaeda?

Twenty-five years after 9/11, analysts can’t decide if the terrorist organization is all but defunct or more threatening than ever.

What Happened to al-Qaeda?

TL;DR

  • Al-Qaeda's status is being debated 25 years after 9/11.
  • Analysts are divided on whether the organization is defunct or more threatening.
  • There is no consensus on the group's current level of danger.