What “Fewer than 500” Al-Qaeda Members Really Means

In the news recently, several intelligence officials and military officers claim there are fewer than 500 Al-Qaeda members left in the world.  While this may be true, it is not an accurate depiction of how much power the group really has.  After all, Al-Qaeda has never had many members, they gain power by networking with other terrorist organizations which provide the manpower.

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Counting Al-Qaeda Members Is Not Enough – By Brian Fishman | The AfPak Channel.