Al Qaeda's Looking At Long War, Too

"Al-Qaeda's Insurgency Doctrine: Aiming for a 'Long War' ", Michael Scheuer, Terrorism Focus, 28 Feb 06

It's NOT just the US getting ready for the long haul in the WOT. Good summary of open source int garnered from AQ web pages on AQ doctrine and strategy.

"In terms of fighting the U.S.-led coalitions in Iraq and Afghanistan, Muqrin spoke for each al-Qaeda strategist when he explained that Islamist forces must be prepared to fight a 'long war of attrition,' a struggle in which 'the enemy of God will feel that it is impossible to finish off the mujahideen's military power.'

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(Updated 15 Mar 06)