One Year Later: The Impact of Bin Laden’s Death on Al Qaeda

Daniel L. Byman

April 23, 2012

May 2 marks one year since al Qaeda leader and 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden was slain by U.S. Navy SEALS in his compound in Pakistan. The anniversary opens questions about America’s national security and the strength of the jihadist movement after the death of its most charismatic leader. Daniel Byman examines the issue. (View videos by Michael O’Hanlon on Afghanistan and by Bruce Riedel on Pakistan after bin Laden’s death.)

One Year Later: The Impact of Bin Laden’s Death on Al Qaeda

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One Year Later: The Impact of Bin Laden’s Death on Al Qaeda

Daniel L. Byman Daniel L. Byman Director and Professor, Security Studies Program - Georgetown University, Senior Fellow - Foreign Policy, Center for Middle East Policy @dbyman

Daniel L. Byman