In a recent summary report Global Strategic Analysis Group Oxford Analytica warns that there are multiple signs that Al-Qaeda is flourishing, concluding that reconstruction of Al Qaeda’s infrastructure renders increasingly likely another major attack on US territory, and more destructive attacks in Europe. Drawing attention to what analysts call a “dysfunctional Iraq policy”, the reports identifies four key negative consequences of US military engagement Iraq as:1. Foreign jihadists in Iraq accelerating radicalisation
2. Jihadists learning urban warfare techniques
3. The US presence in Iraq reinforcing Muslim perceptions of a hegemonic, hostile predisposition towards Islam
4. Unilateral US stubbornness against the dismay of allies and partners
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