What is the English translation for Al-Qaeda?
"The Base", "The Foundation" or "The Fundamen
When was the group founded?
1988
By who?
Osama bin Laden, Abdullah Azzam, and several other volunteers who fought against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in the 1980s.
Is it designated as a terrorist group by anyone?
yes
Who is it that has Designated them as Terrorists?
the United Nations Security Council, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the European Union, the United States, Russia, India, and various other countries
What has the groups actions devolved from?
from actions that were controlled from the , to actions by associated groups and "lone-wolf" operators
Which Goverment declared a war on terror?
The U.S. government
Is Al-Qaeda a multi-national organization?
yes
How does Al-Qaeda operate?
as a network
Does it like foreign influences?
no