The magazine is one of the many ways aqap uses the internet to reach its audience. Khan was the editor and publisher of inspire magazine, an englishlanguage online magazine published by aqap. New issue of jihadist magazine produced by alqaeda in. Aqap 2110 nato quality assurance requirements defensive standard aqap 2110 contains the nato requirements for quality assurance in design, development and manufacturing. Alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap released the second issue of its englishlanguage magazine inspire on october 11, 2010. However, this latest issue of inspire is noteworthy in that the most prominent personality in the magazine is. The militant islamist group alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap was formed in january 2009 through a union of the saudi and yemeni branches of alqaeda. Similarly, inspire s authors tout the intended economic impact of their plan, pointing to the large numbers of passengers carried on commuter trains and the valuable freight that is often transported by rail. This organization has reestablished the reality that while us counterterrorism efforts have crippled factions of al qaeda, the organization remains resilient and committed its political goals. The allied quality assurance publications aqap are standards for quality assurance systems that have been developed by nato. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Peninsula aqap has emerged onto the international scene with full force and vigor in recent years. The inspiring media policies of the mujahideen of alqaeda especially of inspire magazine has greatly succeeded in identifying its targets and. Jan 14, 2015 alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap, the group that claimed responsibility for orchestrating the attack on charlie hebdos staff, has been deemed to be the most lethal spinoff of the extremist network since the death of osama bin laden in 2011 in pakistan.
This publication provides guidance on the structure, interpretation of the nato additional requirements and the use of the aqap 2000 series. We at inspire, and in the cause of the events of 911 encourage the muslims in the west to join the lone jihad caravan. Aqap2120edition 1 nato quality assurance requirements for production is a natopfp unclassified publication. Although drone strikes continue to target militants in yemen, aqap has yet again proven. Aqap publishes guide for derailing trains in the us, europe. Oct 12, 2010 he must have some kind of communication link with the aqap organization, because the magazine includes pictures from the field and interviews with aqap members. Al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap has released the 17 th edition of its inspire magazine, in which the group calls on supporters to strike trains in the us and europe the editors of inspire say that followers can choose from one of three modes of attack. Dec 25, 2014 a twentytwo page spread in the latest issue of aqaps flagship inspire magazine gives stepbystep instructions on how to build a bomb designed to be hidden inside or near the rectal cavity.
On saturday, alqaida in the arabian peninsula aqap released the 15th edition of its englishlanguage magazine inspire, focusing on the professional assassination of government and business leaders in the united states and lone offender attacks. To the disappointment of our enemies, issue 9 of inspire sic lowercase magazine is out against all odds, wrote yahya ibrahim, the only surviving member of inspires. There are no references to new jersey or new jerseybased individuals or businesses. Samir khan editor and publisher of inspire magazine. Alqaeda in the arabian peninsula islamist group aqap. Alqaeda is renewing calls for jihad violence against america. This product is intended to inform and assist federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial government counterterrorism and law enforcement officials and private sector security partners in deterring, preventing, or disrupting terrorist attacks in the united states. Source document contributed to documentcloud by the intercept the intercept. The magazine that inspired the boston bombers al qaeda. The 14 th issue of inspire, al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqaps english language magazine, released on september 9 to coincide with the anniversary of the 911 attacks, incites americans and others living in the west to perpetrate lonewolf attacks. At the same time, inspire contains less original material than aqaps arabiclanguage magazine sada almalahim, which suggests he is further removed from the organization than his. Inspire magazine will continue two new issues of al qaedas englishlanguage magazine inspire hit the virtual newsstands today, with a promise that more will follow. The magazine even provides a list of highprofile businessmen in the us who would make valuable targets.
These shorter publications allow rapid dissemination of aqap messages following global attacks, as was the case three days after the mass casualty operation in nice, france on july 14. Aqap 2009 nato guidance on the use of the aqap 20002008 series aqap 169 aqap 2009 nato guidance on the use of the aqap 2000 series. May 20, 2016 on saturday, alqaida in the arabian peninsula aqap released the 15th edition of its englishlanguage magazine inspire, focusing on the professional assassination of government and business leaders in the united states and lone offender attacks. Numerous international and domestic extremists motivated by radical interpretations of islam have been influenced by the magazine. Such attacks, claims the magazine, are easy options that do not require huge efforts or man power, but the result is parallel to the. The magazine is published by the media arm of al qaeda in the arabian peninsula, but it covers al qaeda operations worldwide.
The first thing to note is that the approach which daesh appears to be so good at promoting is not novel. New issue of jihadist magazine produced by alqaeda in yemen. The aim of the aqap agreement is to define standards for quality assurance of defence products. The tenth edition of al qaeda in the arabian peninsulas aqap englishlanguage inspire magazine was released on jihadist forums last week. There has been limited reaction posted in response to the magazines release. Latest issue of inspire magazine encourages small scale. Aug 11, 2017 alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap released a video promoting the forthcoming release of the 17th issue of its inspire magazine, which will cover train derail operations to cause great destruction to the transportation sector and western economies. Alqaida in the arabian peninsulas aqap inspire magazine used to advocate a similar methodological approach. The picture outlines the four steps in building a successful pressure cooker bomb. The agreement of interested nations to use this publication is recorded in stanag 4107.
Nov 17, 2016 since june, aqap has released four inspire guides reintroducing tactical information from its longer englishlanguage magazine, inspire. In particular, inspire 17 features the emir of al qaeda in the islamic maghreb, abu musab abdel alwadoud. On august 2017, in the 17th issue of its englishlanguage inspire magazine, aqap implied that the west is at war with islam and stated it will eventually turn against its muslim citizens, referencing earlier antiwestern rhetoric by deceased preacher and aqap official anwar alawlaki. Aqap publishes guide for derailing trains in the us. Second issue of alqaeda in the arabian peninsulas aqap. The 15 th issue of inspire, al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap s english language magazine, released on may 14, provides readers with instructions for murdering the intelligentsia, economic and influential personalities of america. Holton al qaeda has issued its latest edition of inspire magazine, inspire 17. New aqap inspire magazine encourages lone wolf attacks. This issue is titled, shattered, a story about change, with the cover story focusing on how americas role as a superpower has essentially been shattered in the post911 world. Ufouo on 11 july 2010, alqaida in the arabian peninsula aqap published the first edition of an englishlanguage online magazine, inspire, which encourages western readers to conduct attacks in the west and to join the jihad. Please enter the email address associated with your user account.
Alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap released a video promoting the forthcoming release of the 17th issue of its inspire magazine, which will cover train derail operations to cause great destruction to the transportation sector and western economies. Aqap began publishing inspire in 2010, and its first issue included a now infamous article titled make a bomb in the kitchen of your mom that instructed wouldbe violent jihadists to use. Coming soon copyright 2010 amiantit qatar pipes co. The hague, 26052017 exploring the role of instructional material in aqaps inspire and isis rumiyah this paper was presented at the 1st european counter terrorism centre ectc conference on online terrorist propaganda, 1011 april 2017, at europol headquarters, the hague. Numerous international and domestic extremists motivated by radical interpretations of islam have been influenced by the magazine and, in some cases, reportedly used its bomb. Operatives work in cells throughout the country and rely on tribal support for shelter. The magazine cites the example of abdullah alasiri, an aqap member who died in 2009 trying to kill a senior saudi government official.
The 14th edition of al qaeda in the arabian peninsulas aqap inspire magazine, released on september 9, encourages lone mujahideen to pick up the banner of jihad by conducting assassinations. Alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap council on foreign. Your username will be emailed to the email address on file. The site intelligence group has an unrivaled reputation for delivering verified, comprehensive, actionable intelligence and analysis addressing the online and ontheground activities of terrorist organizations worldwide.
The second issue of the englishlanguage jihadi magazine inspire is out. Al qaedas first english language magazine is here the atlantic. A year later awlaki went into hiding, but he remained one of aqaps most influential members, especially with the use of the webbased, englishlanguage magazine inspire. It aped various prominent mainstream advertising campaigns including nikes just do it campaign and offered. It is designed especially for suppliers of products and services for the army of the slovak republic and nato member states. Categories uncategorized, aqap, united states, yemen, almala. You will receive a daily mailing containing links to the stories posted at jihad watch in the last 24 hours. Aqaps inspire magazine contains military analysis of. The yemenbased al qaeda affiliate, al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap, released its 12 th edition of the englishlanguage magazine inspire.
These pictures are taken from the al qaeda magazine inspire, issue 16. Dina templeraston, jarret brachman and memri have already made some initial observations, but ill throw in my own for what theyre worth for a start, the second issue confirms that the magazine is produced out of yemen by samir khan, the online propagandist who was based in the united states until october 2009. The group seeks to establish an islamic state and has executed attacks on western interests. He said aqap was an extremist group operating in yemen that committed terrorist acts and espoused terrorist beliefs and activities through its online magazine inspire. Apr 30, 20 the magazine that inspired the boston bombers. This 48page issue was released as a special edition to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the september 11, 2001 attacks, and included the 4th installment of the. Yemeni journalist posts 11th issue of aqaps inspire magazine periodicals created. The views expressed are the authors i own and do not necessarily represent those of europol. This issue is titled, shattered, a story about change, with the cover story focusing on how americas role as a superpower has. Dec 24, 2014 a new issue of inspire, the englishlanguage online magazine produced by alqaedas affiliate in yemen, is devoted to jihad on america and suggests targeting major american figures as well.
A deliverable quality plan is the document that meets the requirements of this aqap and is to be delivered by the supplier to the gqar andor the acquirer as required in the applicable contract 1. Jun 16, 2015 read cnn s fast facts about aqap, which stands for al qaeda in the arabian peninsula. See fdds long war journal report, aqap releases a special issue of inspire magazine. It is permissible to distribute copies of this publication to contractors and. Latest issue of inspire magazine encourages small scale attacks. It provides guidance on the interpretation and use of the requirements found in the aqap 2000 series. Inspire, the editor wrote, was the first magazine to be issued by the alqaeda organization in the english language.
Ufouo new aqap magazine encourages western readers. Aqap inspire magazine as a tool motivating to terrorist activities introduction islamic terrorism is one of the major asymmetric threats to the countries in the present world. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. The emergence of al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap. Aqaps first effort to post the magazine to jihadist websites failed wednesday, as many of the pages were contaminated with a virus. Al qaedas first english language magazine is here the.
This issue of the magazine offers lessons on building a pressure cooker bomb and where, when and how to detonate the bomb for maximum effectiveness. The 15th issue of inspire, al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqaps english language magazine, released on may 14, provides readers with instructions for murdering the i latest issue of inspire magazine encourages small scale attacks. Ufouo new aqap magazine encourages western readers to. A new issue of inspire, the englishlanguage online magazine produced by alqaedas affiliate in yemen, is devoted to jihad on america and suggests targeting major.
The magazine that inspired the boston bombers al qaeda in. Exploring the role of instructional material in aqaps inspire and isis rumiyah this paper was presented at the 1st european counter terrorism centre ectc conference on online terrorist propaganda, 1011 april 2017, at europol headquarters, the hague. Aqap inspire magazine as a tool motivating to terrorist. Inspire is an english language online magazine reported to be published by the organization alqaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap. Ufouo on 12 november, aqap released the 16th issue of its. Alqaeda in the arabian peninsula, yemenbased militant group, formed in 2009 by the merger of radical networks in saudi arabia and yemen and linked to attacks in yemen, saudi arabia, the united states, and france after a series of deadly alqaeda attacks on u. These standards are an integral part of contracts awarded in the military field involving nato member countries. The magazine was notable for its engaging format, its focus on inspiring followers to. Read cnn s fast facts about aqap, which stands for al qaeda in the arabian peninsula. O mujahideen, it is time that we instill fear and make them impose strict security measures to trains as they did with their air transportation. Al qaeda in the arabian peninsula aqap formed in january 2009 as a merger between the yemeni and saudi al qaeda branches.
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