On the recordFebruary 26, 2014
recent attacks in the Middle East and North Africa, such as the attack in Benghazi, highlight the evolution of al Qaeda over the past decade into decentralized, regional organizations
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Senator Lee discusses the evolution of al Qaeda's structure and regional focus.
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