Assignment Papers- factors previously determined to be instrumental in successful radicalization and manipulation
In The Strategic Failures of al Qaeda, McCabe feels critical mistakes were made by al Qaeda that led to various defeats in the years following 9/11.
How would you explain the notion that these mistakes were a result of al Qaeda leadership not fulfilling its duties related to the issues of communication and mind influence;
factors previously determined to be instrumental in successful radicalization and manipulation? Conversely, what information might illustrate that such issues were not within the leadership’s control?