The rise of alQaeda's influence from "summary" of The Looming Tower by Lawrence Wright
The rise of al-Qaeda's influence can be traced back to the organization's ability to exploit the grievances of Muslims around the world. By portraying themselves as the vanguards of a global jihad against the perceived injustices of the West, they were able to attract a growing number of followers who were willing to carry out acts of terrorism in the name of their cause. One of the key factors in al-Qaeda's rise to prominence was their effective use of modern communication technologies. Through the internet and satellite television, they were able to spread their message far and wide, reaching disaffected individuals in countries across the globe. This enabled them to recruit new ...
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