| ID | 072983 |
| Title Proper | Tactical means, strategic ends |
| Other Title Information | Al Qaeda's use of denial and deception |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Jessee, Devin D |
| Publication | 2006. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This analysis surveys Al Qaeda's employment of denial and deception (D&D) and shows that it uses D&D on tactical and operational levels in order to achieve strategic results. It defines denial and deception and explains how they relate to Al Qaeda, overviews Al Qaeda's changing network structure and seeks to summarize how Al Qaeda employs D&D throughout its operations. This paper is structured to show that denial and deception are institutionalized factors that manifest themselves through all aspects of bin Laden's organization and that the traditional conception of D&D-that nonstate actors are incapable of employing deception as an element of grand strategy-is incorrect. |
| `In' analytical Note | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol. 18, No. 3; Fall 2006: p367-388 |
| Journal Source | Terrorism and Political Violence Vol: 18 No 3 |
| Key Words | Al Qaeda ; Terrorism ; Deception ; Denial ; Counter-Terrorism ; Terrorist Strategy |