Title: Al-Qaeda and the internationalization of suicide terrorism
Description: Although al-Qaeda joined the ranks of groups carrying out suicide attacks approximately fifteen years after this mode of operation became part of the terrorism repertoire, it has since become the dominant group in the global arena with regard to suicide terrorism.  It was the main force behind the internationalization of suicide terrorism, transforming it from a local phenomenon  to an international phenonomenon.
Subjects: Suicide bombers, Suicide bombings, Muslim martyrs, Terrorism, Islam, Qaida (Organization)
Places: Middle East