Al Qaeda headed for defeat, says STRATFOR analyst

Extremely interesting essay here on the signal effect of the terrorist organization’s latest video release.

The video, which was well-produced and contained a number of graphics and special effects, features historical footage of a number of militant Islamist personalities, including Osama bin Laden, Ayman al-Zawahiri, Abdullah Azzam and Abu Yahya al-Libi.

The very call to leaderless resistance is an admission of defeat and an indication that the jihadists might not be receiving the divine blessing they claim.

A thorough analysis of the video, its makers and the strategical implications of the material is included, and though the prospect of the terrorist organization’s downfall is a happy one, there are still several worrying elements to be considered.