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Not-so-safe house: America kills al-Qaeda leader

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The Death of a Leader: Al-Zawahiri's Strike

This chapter examines the drone strike that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, shedding light on its operational details and geopolitical ramifications. It also discusses the evolution of al-Qaeda under Zawahiri's leadership, the organization's current challenges, and speculates on potential successors amidst rising jihadist threats.

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