AQAP (Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula)

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) is a militant Islamist group that emerged in 2009, primarily operating in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. It seeks to establish an Islamic state governed by strict Sharia law. AQAP is known for carrying out terrorist attacks, including plots against the West, and has exploited political instability in Yemen. The group is considered one of the more dangerous branches of al-Qaeda due to its capabilities and intentions to attack Western targets. It recruits members and conducts propaganda, using the internet to spread its ideology and coordinate actions.