Al-Qaeda's Tactical Adaptability Shapes Alliances

Al-Qaeda demonstrates a tactical adaptability that allows for strategic alliances, positioning itself within an emerging 'axis of resistance' against common enemies such as Israel, the United States, and the West. Unlike ISIS, which maintains a rigid ideological stance, Al-Qaeda possesses the flexibility to negotiate and collaborate with various factions, including Iranian proxies like the Houthis, despite their sectarian differences. This capacity for compromise indicates a complex operational strategy that could shift the dynamics of regional conflicts.