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Ayman al Zawahiri
![Implications of al-Zawahiri’s Killing for al-Qaida and Taliban Implications of al-Zawahiri’s Killing for al-Qaida and Taliban](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-08-11-114201.jpg)
Implications of al-Zawahiri’s Killing for al-Qaida and Taliban
By Abdul Basit
The Taliban regime’s efforts to get international diplomatic recognition and unfreeze Afghan assets worth $3.5 billion with the U.S. will hit a dead end.
![Did Pakistan Help the US Take Out al-Zawahiri? Did Pakistan Help the US Take Out al-Zawahiri?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-08-03-124630.jpg)
Did Pakistan Help the US Take Out al-Zawahiri?
By Umair Jamal
If it did, Pakistan could see an improvement in its economic situation and relations with Washington.
![US Strike Shows Afghanistan Still Terror Base US Strike Shows Afghanistan Still Terror Base](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-08-03-095930.jpg)
US Strike Shows Afghanistan Still Terror Base
By Aamer Madhani, Zeke Miller, Nomaan Merchant, and Lolita C. Baldor
That al-Qaida chief al-Zawahiri was living in Kabul and not in rural Afghanistan shows the extent of protection he enjoyed from the Taliban regime.
![US Strikes Down al-Qaida Leader in Heart of Kabul US Strikes Down al-Qaida Leader in Heart of Kabul](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-08-02-132948.jpg)
US Strikes Down al-Qaida Leader in Heart of Kabul
By Catherine Putz
It’s difficult to believe that the Taliban were unaware of al-Zawahiri living in a safe house in the middle of Kabul.
![Al-Zawahri Killed in US Drone Strike in Afghanistan Al-Zawahri Killed in US Drone Strike in Afghanistan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-08-02-012054.jpg)
Al-Zawahri Killed in US Drone Strike in Afghanistan
By Lee Keath
The al-Qaida chief’s elimination is likely to cause greater disarray within the group than did Osama bin Laden's death since it is far less clear who his successor will be.
![Al-Qaida Leader Circulates Video; Dispels Rumor of His Death Al-Qaida Leader Circulates Video; Dispels Rumor of His Death](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-04-06-142910.jpg)
Al-Qaida Leader Circulates Video; Dispels Rumor of His Death
By Kathy Gannon
Rumors of the death of Ayman al-Zawahri have persistently circulated, but a new video appears to dispel those rumors.
![Al-Qaeda's Leader Pledges Allegiance to Mullah Mansour Al-Qaeda's Leader Pledges Allegiance to Mullah Mansour](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-10-22_11-31-00.jpg)
Al-Qaeda's Leader Pledges Allegiance to Mullah Mansour
By Ankit Panda
The leader of al-Qaeda has pledged his allegiance to Mullah Omar's chosen successor, Mullah Mansour.
![Al-Qaeda Declares War on China, Too Al-Qaeda Declares War on China, Too](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-10-22_11-31-00.jpg)
Al-Qaeda Declares War on China, Too
By Zachary Keck
Al-Qaeda has joined the Islamic State in calling for jihad against China for its Uyghur policies.
![The Jihadist Popularity Contest The Jihadist Popularity Contest](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-10-13_06-41-35.jpg)
The Jihadist Popularity Contest
By Schuyler Moore
The battle of ideology and allegiance between Islamic State and al-Qaeda is changing the face of jihad in Asia and the world.
![The Real Reason al-Qaeda Is Establishing an India Branch The Real Reason al-Qaeda Is Establishing an India Branch](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-09-23_13-21-31.jpg)
The Real Reason al-Qaeda Is Establishing an India Branch
By Jordan Olmstead
The terrorist outfit looks to be playing a long game.
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