The Base (Arabic: Al-Qaeda)

Al-Qaeda, meaning "The Base" in Arabic, is a militant Islamist organization founded in the late 1980s by Osama bin Laden. It aims to establish a global Islamic caliphate and has conducted terrorist attacks worldwide to oppose Western influence and governments viewed as un-Islamic. The group operates through a network of affiliated groups and uses targeted violence to promote its extremist ideology. Recognized as a terrorist organization by many countries, Al-Qaeda's activities have significantly impacted international security, leading to military interventions and ongoing efforts to counter its operations and ideology.