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52. Bin Laden vs the CIA: Declaring Jihad (Ep 2)

The Rest Is Classified

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Osama bin Laden's Rise and Al-Qaeda's Early Operations

This chapter explores the early activities of Al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden's growing influence in terrorist operations against American targets, with a focus on significant incidents like the 1992 Yemen attack and 'Black Hawk Down.' It examines bin Laden's ideological evolution, his detachment from the Saudi royal family, and the organizational structure of Al-Qaeda that mirrored corporate practices. Additionally, the narrative highlights the contrasting fortunes of the CIA during the early 1990s and the burgeoning capabilities of bin Laden's network.

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