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51. Bin Laden vs the CIA: The Origins of Al-Qaeda (Ep 1)

The Rest Is Classified

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The Formation of Al-Qaeda: Osama Bin Laden's Jihadist Ideology and Wealth

This chapter delves into Osama bin Laden's shift from Afghan war hero to the founder of Al-Qaeda in 1988. It outlines the early ideologies and frameworks that shaped the organization, setting the stage for its future global influence.

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