The Nature of the Enemy

What Extremists Are Saying is a new addition to the CENTCOM website.

Victory in the War on Terror requires a clear understanding of the enemy. Each week "The Nature of the Enemy" will highlight elements of extremist ideology, strategy and tactics.

Just a few examples:

• Ayman Al-Zawahiri Reacts to Bush, Pope; Urges Muslims to Support Mujahidin 29 September.
• Letter Exposes New Leader in Al-Qa`ida High Command 25 September 2006.
• Jihadist Website Responds to Pope's Comments About Islam 19 September.
• Al-Zawahiri Calls on Muslims to Wage 'War of Jihad', Reject UN ResolutionsCalls on Muslims to Wage 'War of Jihad', Reject UN Resolutions 11 September.

This should be enough to begin with as far as understanding the enemy understanding the threat to our country. We should all be very grateful for each man, woman and the family leave behind to protect us. We should also be grateful to our first responders. God bless you all.